Maresca wins first Premier League match as Manchester City manager with late comeback over Bournemouth

Enzo Maresca's first league game as Manchester City manager ended in a 2-1 win over Bournemouth at the Etihad, the 2026-27 season opener. Trailing late, City turned it round through substitute Rayan Cherki's two assists and a Josko Gvardiol injury-time winner. Maresca said his side "completely deserved to win."