November 02, (THEWILL) – English Premier League champions, Manchester City, experienced their first defeat in 32 matches at Vitality Stadium, falling 2-1 to AFC Bournemouth in Saturday’s encounter.
The Cherries delivered a remarkable performance, with Antoine Semenyo striking early to put the home side ahead. The momentum continued into the second half when Evanilson extended Bournemouth’s advantage in the 64th minute of play.
Manchester City, facing notable absences through injuries, managed to reduce the deficit through defender Josko Gvardiol. However, despite their efforts to maintain their impressive unbeaten streak, the visitors were unable to find an equaliser.
This outcome represents a significant moment in the 2024/25 EPL season, marking City’s first league loss since their previous defeat 32 matches ago. It was also a demonstration of Bournemouth’s capability to compete against the division’s top teams.
The victory stands among Bournemouth’s most significant achievements in the EPL era, while Manchester City must now regroup as they continue their title defence campaign.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
