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Attendance: 54,270
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Premier League
Dec 23, 2017 at 3pm UK
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4-0
Reaction
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Eddie Howe hopes Bournemouth confidence is not shattered
Eddie Howe admits that the upcoming home games against West Ham United and Everton have taken on 'added significance' for Bournemouth following their latest defeat.Dec 23, 21:32
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Pep Guardiola: 'Bournemouth were tough to break down'
Pep Guardiola claims that Manchester City found it tough to break down Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium despite ultimately claiming a 4-0 win over the Cherries.Dec 23, 17:33
The Match
Match Report
Manchester City move 14 points clear at the top of the Premier League table courtesy of a 4-0 victory over Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the Premier League clash between Manchester City and Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium, which ended 4-0.
Team News
Vincent Kompany and David Silva return to Manchester City's starting XI for Saturday's Premier League home meeting with Bournemouth.
Build-up
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John Stones, David Silva back in Manchester City training
Manchester City duo John Stones and David Silva return to training ahead of Saturday's meeting with Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.Dec 23, 12:08
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Eddie Howe: 'Bournemouth will need luck at Manchester City'
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe admits that his side will have to be lucky to defeat Premier League leaders Manchester City at the Etihad on Saturday.Dec 22, 15:45
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