Bournemouth 0-1 Manchester City: Riyad Mahrez sends City back to top of table

Riyad Mahrez opened the scoring for Manchester City with his 11th goal of the season

Sergio Aguero hit the bar from long range before Mahrez saw his header well saved by Artur Boruc as City continued to dominate. They only created one clear-cut opportunity in the first half, when David Silva met De Bruyne's low cross but could only side-foot wide. Despite those setbacks, City continued to push forward and deservedly took the lead after 55 minutes. Charlie Daniels failed to properly clear Bernado Silva's pass, the ball falling Silva who teed up Mahrez to fire home at Boruc's near post.

Bournemouth offered little as an attacking forced in reply, failing to have a shot at goal or force a single corner.The sight of a pumped-up Guardiola passionately hugging all his players on the pitch at the final whistle highlighted the importance of this win in an increasingly fascinating title race.

The victory came at cost however, with Guardiola confirming De Bruyne came off with a muscular issue while Stones was substituted as a precaution.

Way to go Bournemouth. Ffs

Up the City.

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