Premier League Champions City Hammered by Underdogs BournemouthPremier League Champions City Hammered by Underdogs Bournemouth Manchester City suffered a shocking 4-1 defeat at home to Bournemouth on Saturday, marking a stunning upset in the Premier League. City, who have dominated the English top flight in recent years, were expected to make light work of their opponents. However, Bournemouth produced a scintillating performance to claim a famous victory. Bournemouth took the lead just five minutes into the match when Kieffer Moore headed in from a corner. City struggled to regain their composure, and the visitors doubled their advantage in the 19th minute through Dominic Solanke. City finally got on the scoresheet in the 31st minute when Erling Haaland scored a penalty. However, Bournemouth refused to be intimidated and restored their two-goal cushion just minutes later through Philip Billing. After the break, Bournemouth continued to press forward with confidence. Solanke sealed the win in the 53rd minute with a clinical finish, sending shockwaves through the Etihad Stadium. Bournemouth’s victory was a testament to their determination and belief. Scott Parker’s side played with energy and precision, exploiting City’s defensive vulnerabilities. For City, it was a humbling defeat that exposed their frailties. Pep Guardiola’s team has struggled for consistency this season, and the result against Bournemouth will raise further questions about their ability to retain their league crown. The win sees Bournemouth climb out of the relegation zone, while City slip to third place in the table. The result has injected excitement into the title race, with Arsenal now leading the way by three points.
