Bournemouth vs. Manchester City live stream: Watch Premier League online
By James Dudko
Bournemouth host Manchester City at the Vitality Stadium in the Premier League on Sunday, Aug. 25. Here’s all the info you need to watch.
Manchester City are already looking up at Liverpool in the Premier League title race after a 2-2 draw at home to Tottenham last week. The game saw VAR come to Spurs’ rescue and leave the champions frustrated, a feeling best summed up by an ugly touchline spat between Pep Guardiola and Sergio Aguero.
It all makes this a tricky time to be facing Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. City’s opponents on Sunday have taken four points from their first two games, play an enterprising game, and in striker Callum Wilson, have a player sure to trouble the visitors’ defense.
NBCSN will broadcast the match, with live-streaming options available across multiple platforms.
Date: Sunday, Aug. 25
Start Time: 9 a.m. ET
Location: Bournemouth, England
Stadium: Vitality Stadium
TV Info: NBCSN
Live Stream: NBC Sports App. fubo TV (sign up for a free seven-day trial).
Aguero was far from happy when Guardiola hooked him during the second half against the Lilywhites. The Argentinian had already found the net, but Guardiola still felt the Citizens needed Gabriel Jesus to lead the line.
Jesus, who saw an apparent stoppage-time winner overturned by VAR, started City’s first game, a 5-0 win over West Ham. His increased minutes at the start of the new campaign are a reflection of Aguero’s potential decline as Guardiola’s go-to choice up top.
For his part, Guardiola has played down his spat with the club’s record goalscorer. Yet questions remain about who is City’s best center-forward.
The dilemma sums up the embarrassment of riches at Guardiola’s disposal in attacking areas. He can reshuffle his forward line with Raheem Sterling, who already has four goals to his credit, as well as Bernardo Silva and Riyad Mahrez.
There is just as much quality in midfield where Kevin De Bruyne has started the season with three assists in two matches. David Silva, Ilkay Gundogan and Phil Foden can also boss games from the middle of the park.
Bournemouth may not enjoy the lion’s share of possession they are used to on the watch of progressive coach Eddie Howe. He’s built a fluid forward line around Wilson’s pace, muscle and technique.
The 27-year-old has had a hand in creating two goals already. He will fancy his chances of exposing a City back four suspect against Tottenham.
Wilson is likely to receive excellent support from namesake Harry Wilson. The winger on loan from Liverpool opened his account in typically spectacular fashion during last week’s 2-1 win over Aston Villa:
The Wilson and Wilson double act supported by Ryan Fraser and Joshua King will cause City problems. Ultimately though, the Citizens will make their greater firepower count, with De Bruyne’s eye for a pass sure to keep Sterling and Co. in the goals.