Man City player ratings vs. Bournemouth: Rayan Cherki 7 off the bench to save the day

Manchester City survived a difficult Premier League encounter against Bournemouth, coming from behind to secure a 2-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium.

The visitors took the lead in the first half, exposing weaknesses in City’s defensive structure, before Marc Guehi equalised with a late header.

Josko Gvardiol then completed the comeback in stoppage time, with VAR confirming the goal after an initial offside decision.

Man City Player Ratings

Gianluigi Donnarumma — 7/10

Made several useful saves when called upon and provided some security behind an otherwise unsettled defence.

Rico Lewis — 5/10

Combined well with Phil Foden going forward but struggled badly with his defensive responsibilities and tracking runners.

Abdukodir Khusanov — 5/10

Looked uncomfortable at important moments and was partly responsible for the defensive confusion that preceded Bournemouth’s opener.

Rúben Dias — 5/10

Still appeared short of his best level, with some uncertain moments showing that he needs greater sharpness.

Josko Gvardiol — 5/10

Was not entirely convincing defensively but produced the decisive moment with a dramatic stoppage-time finish.

Elliot Anderson— 6/10

Worked hard to regain possession and tried to control the midfield, although Bournemouth’s physical approach sometimes disrupted him.

Marc Guehi — 6/10

Asked to operate in midfield rather than defence and looked uncomfortable there, but redeemed himself with the crucial equaliser.

Nico O’Reilly — 6/10

One of City’s livelier players, offering width and attacking intent from the left despite missing a good first-half opportunity.

Phil Foden — 5/10

Showed plenty of determination but lacked the necessary quality around the box and occasionally appeared too eager to win fouls.

Antoine Semenyo — 6/10

Provided City’s biggest threat when carrying the ball, although his influence gradually faded as the contest progressed.

Erling Haaland — 5/10

Produced some encouraging touches but wasted opportunities that a striker of his quality would normally be expected to convert.

Substitutes

Matheus Nunes — 6/10

Added energy after replacing Lewis, making useful forward runs while remaining alert to Bournemouth’s counter-attacking threat.

Mateo Kovacic — 6/10

Settled quickly after entering the midfield and helped City regain some control during the closing stages.

Rayan Cherki — 7/10

Made an immediate impact, delivering the corner for Guehi’s equaliser before supplying another assist for Gvardiol’s winner.

Jack Grealish — 6/10

Had limited time to influence proceedings and made little significant impact after coming on.