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Premier League
Sep 17, 2016 at 3pm UK
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Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City complacency not an issue'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists that complacency will not become an issue at the club despite the Sky Blues' impressive start to the new season.Sep 18, 08:47
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Pep Guardiola: 'Only Lionel Messi better than Kevin De Bruyne'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola suggests that only Lionel Messi is better than Kevin De Bruyne in the ranking of players that he has managed during his career.Sep 18, 08:36
Pep Guardiola hails "amazing" Kevin De Bruyne following win over Bournemouth
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola describes midfielder Kevin De Bruyne as "terrific" and "amazing" after playing a part in all their side's goals against Bournemouth.Sep 17, 16:46
The Match
Match Report
Manchester City make it five wins on the bounce in the Premier League as they earn a straightforward 4-0 victory over Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Manchester City's 4-0 win over Bournemouth, as the Citizens maintained their fine start to the season.
Team News
Jack Wilshere is handed a start for Bournemouth's trip to Manchester City this afternoon.
Build-up
Pep Guardiola: 'Still room for Manchester City improvement'
Pep Guardiola puts Manchester City's impressive start to the campaign into perspective by pointing out that the season is still in its early days.Sep 16, 14:45
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Eddie Howe: 'Bournemouth can't under-perform against Manchester City'
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe admits that his side cannot afford to under-perform against Manchester City on Saturday afternoon.Sep 15, 16:30
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