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Reaction
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Mahrez: Man City must treat every game 'as a final' in title race
The defending champions are one point clear of Liverpool following this weekend's fixtures.Mar 4, 10:08
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Kevin De Bruyne provides positive injury update
Manchester City attacker Kevin De Bruyne says that he did not pick up a serious hamstring injury against Bournemouth.Mar 3, 23:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F08%2Fpep-guardiola_1.jpg "Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the EFL Cup final against Chelsea on February 24, 2019")
Guardiola hails 'incredible' Manchester City performance at Bournemouth
City moved two points above title rivals Liverpool before Sunday's Merseyside derby.Mar 2, 18:41
The Match
Match Report
Manchester City return to the top of the Premier League table as Riyad Mahrez scores the only goal of the game in a narrow 1-0 win over Bournemouth.
Live Commentary
Relive Manchester City's 1-0 win over Bournemouth as Riyad Mahrez scores the only goal of the game to fire the champions back to the top of the Premier League table.
Preview
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Manchester City's Premier League trip to Bournemouth.
Build-up
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Gabriel Jesus returns to boost Pep Guardiola's options
City remain without Fernandinho and Aymeric Laporte though.Mar 1, 15:48
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Howe admits Bournemouth's season is in the balance
The Cherries were thumped 5-1 at Arsenal.Mar 1, 12:54
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How Manchester City could line up against Bournemouth
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League trip to Bournemouth.Feb 28, 15:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F02%2Fgabriel-jesus_1.jpg "Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus celebrates completing his hat-trick in the EFL Cup semi-final with Burton Albion on January 9, 2019")
Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Bournemouth
Sports Mole looks at the latest injury and suspension news for Manchester City ahead of Saturday's Premier League game at Bournemouth.Feb 28, 15:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F48%2Fraheem-sterling.jpg "Raheem Sterling celebrates putting his side back ahead during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Bournemouth on December 1, 2018")
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling's incredible record vs. Bournemouth
Sports Mole looks at Raheem Sterling's record-breaking past performances against Bournemouth ahead of Manchester City's visit to Dean Court this weekend.Feb 28, 13:11
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