411 - Is This The PERFECT Time For Bournemouth To Face Manchester City? 🤷‍♂️

It’s a tale of two new eras as AFC Bournemouth kick off their 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a huge trip to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City on Sunday.

With Enzo Maresca beginning life as Manchester City boss and Marco Rose preparing for his first competitive game in charge of the Cherries, we return for the first Back of the Net match preview of the new season!

Could this actually be the perfect time to play City? 🤔 We look back at Bournemouth’s recent performances against the Citizens, discuss the huge changes at the Etihad, and ask whether the Cherries can take advantage of a side still adapting to life after Pep Guardiola.

We also discuss:

Why Bournemouth should go to the Etihad with no fear

Manchester City’s summer of change

The incredible night Bournemouth secured European football against City

How brave will Marco Rose be?

The latest team news and injuries

Our players to watch, including Justin Kluivert and Nico O’Reilly

Jared Gillett takes charge... and yes, we have thoughts

New Premier League rule changes