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English Premier League: Man City travel to Bournemouth to take the top spot

By Ashley Anthony

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: A general view of the stadium sign prior to the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester City at Vitality Stadium on March 02, 2019 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: A general view of the stadium sign prior to the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester City at Vitality Stadium on March 02, 2019 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /
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Man City will be the first of the two who takes to the pitch in search of three points to secure the number one spot in the title race. Their opponents in search of their first win after going four without one.

The previous champions head over to the Vitality Stadium for a chance to go tops for at least 24 hours. Their title rivals have a bigger test against Everton in their Merseyside derby on Sunday in the last round of matches in Matchday 29.

A quick turnover of fixtures has allowed teams little to no rest in their individual Premier League crusades. Like this one, the visiting team fights for the right to hold onto their Premier League trophy. The host, they play to reverse their poor, poor form they’ve showcased over the last four games and others prior to their double-winning over West Ham and Chelsea, respectfully.

Match details

Venue – Vitality Stadium
Kickoff – 15:00
Match Official – David Coote

Team news

The hosts head into the game with better fortune as key figures return to action. After scoring six goals over two games, Howe’s men hassles started out in front of goal. Over their last four games, they’ve only managed to score two goals, with two of the four ending without a goal being scored be his Cherries.

With Callum Wilson set to return and Brooks also back in contention for a starting place, there is a better feel for the home side’s attack. The team is fit and they play at home, so a bit of good fortune in the midst of a challenge from the Premier League champions.

Pep and his Man City side have been feeling the effects of contending on all four fronts. Their midweek meeting with West Ham had some significant injuries and it notably affected their gameplay.

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After a few minor tight legs following their EFL Cup winnings, Man City was short of staff when they took on West Ham. Some of those absent returns for Pep as in today’s tie. John Stones and Gabriel Jesus are back in the squad.

The Citizens haven’t scored a goal from open play for 180 minutes since their Champions League comeback. An unfamiliar stat for the highest scoring club in Europe’s top leagues.

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