Bournemouth 0-1 Man City: Phil Foden scores as Pep Guardiola’s team edges closer to Liverpool in the Premier League standings.

Phil Foden’s solitary goal secured a crucial 1-0 victory for Manchester City against Bournemouth, as they continue to apply pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool. The young midfielder’s first-half strike proved to be the decisive moment at the Vitality Stadium, reducing the gap at the top of the table to just one point.

Having recently triumphed in four consecutive away matches, City wasted no time in asserting their dominance. Erling Haaland had the first opportunity of the game, but his shot narrowly missed the target after just eight minutes. Bournemouth, however, quickly retaliated with Milos Kerkez unleashing a powerful long-range effort that forced Ederson to make a fingertip save.

It was City who eventually broke the deadlock in the 24th minute. Haaland’s volley was parried by Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto, only for Foden to pounce on the loose ball and calmly slot it into the empty net from close range. The goal provided a much-needed boost for Pep Guardiola’s side, who were determined to secure all three points.

After the interval, Bournemouth intensified their search for an equalizer. Marcus Tavernier and their leading goal scorer, Dominic Solanke, came close to finding the back of the net. In the dying moments of the match, substitute Eres Unal had a golden opportunity to salvage a draw for the home side, but his header agonizingly missed the target.

Despite Bournemouth’s late surge, City managed to hold on and secure another vital victory. With the title race heating up, every point counts, and Guardiola’s men demonstrated their resilience and determination to stay in contention.

As the season progresses, the battle between City and Liverpool promises to be a thrilling spectacle for football fans across the country.