BOURNEMOUTH, England : Manchester City produced a scintillating display as they eased to a 4-1 win at Bournemouth on Saturday, slashing the gap to Premier League leaders Arsenal back down to two points.Arsenal earned a 1-0 win at Leicester City earlier on Saturday and briefly moved five points clear at th
BOURNEMOUTH, England : Manchester City produced a scintillating display as they eased to a 4-1 win at Bournemouth on Saturday, slashing the gap to Premier League leaders Arsenal back down to two points.
The visitors began strongly, dominating possession and putting together a series of slick moves, before taking the lead in the 15th minute as Julian Alvarez fired in a rebound after Erling Haaland's deflected shot cannoned off the crossbar. Phil Foden effectively sealed the three points on the cusp of halftime, pouncing on an errant pass by Philip Billing and gliding past Jack Stephens to let loose a thumping finish.
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