Bournemouth 2 Man City 1: Guardiola and Co dealt major title blow after shock first Premier League defeat in 11 MONTHS

Saturday 02nd November 2024 01:11 PM

BOURNEMOUTH sensationally beat Manchester City 2-1 as Pep Guardiola’s men failed to capitalise on Arsenal’s earlier slip-up.

Antoine Semenyo spun on Milos Kerkez’s low cross and beat Ederson in the ninth minute to give the hosts an early lead.

Antoine Semenyo fired beyond Ederson to give Bournemouth the leadCredit: Getty

It is the Bournemouth forward’s fourth Premier League goal of the seasonCredit: Rex

Evanilson scored Bournemouth’s second goal of the game in the 64th minuteCredit: AFP

The Brazilian put Bournemouth in complete control as they earned a memorable winCredit: Rex

It is Manchester City’s first league defeat since December last yearCredit: Reuters

Bournemouth soaked up Man City pressure to secure a famous victory

Semenyo produced a Player of the Match display to inspire Bournemouth’s win

And midway through the second half Andoni Iraola’s men doubled their advantage through Evanilson.

Kerkez again was the provider as he crossed for the Brazilian striker to finish neatly.

Josko Gvardiol pulled one back for the champions late on but it was merely a consolation as Man City loss for the first time since December 6 last year.

The result lifts Bournemouth into the top half of the Premier League.

Man City’s loss sees them relinquish top spot to Liverpool – who came from behind to beat Brighton 2-1 and move two points clear.

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Pep Guardiola suffered a frustrating afternoon at the Vitality StadiumCredit: Rex

Man City have fallen behind Liverpool in the title raceCredit: Getty

Oasis songwriter and Man City fan Noel Gallagher looked on in angerCredit: Reuters

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