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How chaotic is the top half of the Premier League? Manchester City overturned the dark horse and rose from 8th to 2nd. Haaland scored 13 goals in 10 games

5:44am, 3 November 2025Football

In the early morning of November 3, in the 10th round of the Premier League, eighth-ranked Manchester City played at home against second-ranked Bournemouth. Less than a minute into the game, Bournemouth scored a lightning goal, but Truffaut, who scored the goal, was offside and the goal was invalid.

In the 17th minute, Manchester City counterattacked, Shirki assisted with a header, and Haaland scored alone, scoring his 12th goal in the league. Eight minutes later, Donnarumma made a mistake and lost the ball, and the two teams returned to the same starting line.

In the 35th minute, Haaland, who was in excellent condition, followed suit and scored twice. Haaland has scored 26 goals in all competitions this season.

In the 59th minute, full-back O'Reilly also scored. In the end, Manchester City defeated Bournemouth 3-1 and won their fourth victory in the last five rounds. After this game, Manchester City surpassed 6 teams in a row, beating Bournemouth and rising to second place, 6 points behind Arsenal.

[Focus of the Game]

In the 1st minute, Bournemouth launched a lightning attack. Crupi passed the ball and Truffaut outflanked and scored. However, Truffaut was always in an offside position and the goal was disallowed.

In the 17th minute, Manchester City went in the opposite direction and launched a quick counterattack. Nico Gonzalez launched an attack, Shirki's header turned into an assist, and Harland calmly scored a solo goal.

In the 25th minute, Bournemouth took a corner kick. Brooks first pulled Donnarumma and let go when Donnarumma attacked. This also caused Donnarumma's hitting error, and Adams missed it and scored.

In the 33rd minute, Manchester City once again played simple cooperation. Shirki's pass and Harland's movement were in perfect harmony, and Harland once again seized the opportunity to stand alone.

In the 59th minute, Manchester City's counterattack became more and more proficient. Shirki initiated the attack, Foden assisted, O'Reilly's pause shook the defense, and scored with a powerful shot.

[Highlights]

In the 12th minute, Manchester City continued to besiege Bournemouth's penalty area. After stopping the ball, Harland forced a shot against the two defenders. There was no threat.

In the 29th minute, Seat B's cross hit Jimenez's leg and bounced to his arm. Taylor indicated that there was no penalty kick.

[Lineup]

Manchester City starting lineup: 25-Gvadio, 27-Nunez, 3-Diaz, 24-Gvadiol, 33-O'Reilly, 14-Nico Gonzalez, 20-B seat, 47-Foden, 10-Shirki, 11-Doku, 9-Harland.

Manchester City substitutes: 1-Trafford, 4-Reinders, 5-Stones, 6-Ake, 7-Marmouche, 16-Rodri, 21-Nuri, 26-Savinho, 82-Lewis.

Bournemouth starting lineup: 1-Petrovic, 5-Senesi, 18-Diakite, 20-Jimenez, 8-Scott, 12-Adams, 7-Brooks, 16-Tavernier, 22-Crupi, 24-Semenho, 3-Truefer.

Bournemouth substitutes: 40-Dennis, 15-Adam Smith, 44-Milosavljevic, 4-Cook, 10-Christie, 19-Kluivert, 9-Evar Nelson, 17-Amin Adli, 11-Doak.

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