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Premier League: Man City v Bournemouth — City backed to start fast in a fixture that always delivers goals

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| BY Sam McLoughlin

William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Sunday’s Premier League clash between Man City and Bournemouth.

Our Prediction: Result and 3+ Match Goals – Manchester City (17/20), Manchester City 3-1 Bournemouth (9/1)

Sunday’s Premier League clash at the Etihad sees Manchester City and Bournemouth begin new eras under fresh management, with both clubs looking to set the tone for the season ahead.

Now, let’s take a closer look at some Premier League odds and betting angles for Sunday’s fixture:

Man City v Bournemouth – Sunday, 2pm

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Manchester City begin their Premier League campaign on Sunday under new boss Enzo Maresca, and while improvement is expected as the season settles, last weekend’s 3–0 defeat to Arsenal in the Community Shield won’t have filled supporters with confidence. It was a flat display by City’s standards, and Maresca will be eager to deliver a far sharper performance in his first league outing.
History, however, suggests City should get up and running with a victory. They have won fourteen of their last fifteen Premier League opening games, a remarkable run of fast starts, and they’ve also won their last eleven home meetings with Bournemouth in all competitions.
Since the Cherries first reached the top flight, each of their nine league visits to east Manchester has produced at least three goals, punters can back Manchester City to win while seeing three or more match goals at 17/20 with William Hill.

Marco Rose won’t be the only new face in the dugout on Sunday afternoon at the Etihad, as he takes charge of his first competitive Bournemouth match following Andoni Iraola’s departure over the summer.
The Cherries enjoyed a brilliant campaign last season, finishing sixth in the Premier League and securing European football for the first time in their history. Their challenge now is ensuring that continental commitments don’t disrupt their domestic momentum.
History, however, is firmly against them here. Bournemouth have lost all ten of their visits to the Etihad Stadium, and they’ve also won just two of their last nine Premier League opening‑day fixtures. It’s a daunting assignment for Rose’s debut, but punters can back the Cherries at 9/2 with William Hill to finally end their poor record away at Manchester City.

All odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing

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