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Manchester City send Kevin de Bruyne off with a win and an emotional tribute.
Kevin De Bruyne played his final game as a Manchester City player at the Etihad Stadium as Pep Guardiola's side beat Bournemouth 3-1.
The Cityzens were dominant for most of the encounter and would have taken a cleansheet with the three points but for an abysmal defensive error at the end.
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It was an emotionally packed atmosphere that saw both teams reduced to ten men, Rodri's return from an ACL injury, and a tear-jerking post-game tribute to De Bruyne.
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Key match details
Manchester City started strongly against mid-table Bournemouth, with their early pressure paying off. Omar Marmoush's spectacular 30-yard strike into the top corner gave City the lead. The hosts should have extended their advantage shortly after, but Kevin De Bruyne, in his final appearance at the Etihad, inexplicably hit the bar from close range.
Bournemouth capitalised on the reprieve, nearly equalising against the run of play when Evanilson's effort hit the far post. However, City doubled their lead just before halftime through Bernardo Silva, who clinically swept home from İlkay Gündoğan's cut-back.
In the second half, Bournemouth attempted to mount a comeback, but clear-cut chances were scarce. The visitors' hopes were boosted when Mateo Kovacic was sent off for a last-man foul on Evanilson with 23 minutes remaining. However, their numerical advantage was short-lived, as Lewis Cook was dismissed just seven minutes later for a reckless challenge.
City eased through the closing stages, with Rodri making his return from injury and Nico Gonzalez curling home a sublime third goal in the 88th minute. Despite a stoppage-time consolation from Daniel Jebbison, City's win took them to third, two points above 6th place Aston Villa. with their significant goal difference margin, a draw in the final game against Fulham should be able to guarantee UCL football.
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