Manchester City began the new Premier League campaign with victory, although Enzo Maresca could hardly have imagined his first league match in charge would require quite so much late drama. Man City trailed AFC Bournemouth for most of the afternoon at the Etihad Stadium before goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol transformed the contest in the closing minutes.

Enzo Maresca takes charge of Manchester City in a Premier League match for the first time since succeeding Pep Guardiola as his side face a Bournemouth team who are also led by a new boss themselves in Marco Rose.

Trailing from Marcus Tavernier's 26th-minute opener, Enzo Maresca's side looked set for defeat until Marc Guéhi headed home the equaliser at 84 minutes before Josko Gvardiol struck the winner in stoppage time. Substitute Rayan Cherki proved the catalyst, providing both assists after entering at 63 minutes.

Manchester City fans online have criticized Enzo Maresca's starting XI for the match against Bournemouth. The two sides will kick off their 2026-27 Premier League campaign at the Etihad on Sunday.

For Enzo Maresca, it was the "perfect day" as he earned his first victory as Manchester City manager. City produced a stirring late rally in Maresca's first Premier League game in charge, scoring twice in the final 10 minutes to grab a 2-1 win at home to Bournemouth on Sunday.