Manchester City vs Bournemouth Live Today – Streaming Info, Team News & Updates
Manchester City Facing Rare Trophyless Season Under Guardiola
After falling 1-0 to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final on Saturday, Manchester City are officially enduring their first season without silverware under Pep Guardiola since his debut campaign in 2016/17. Remarkably, given their recent Premier League supremacy, City even face the risk of missing out on next season’s UEFA Champions League, as they enter this encounter with Bournemouth sitting sixth in the table.
A single point would be enough to push them back into the top five ahead of the season’s final matchday. And considering they’ve won every Premier League home meeting with Bournemouth to date, City are well-positioned to claim more than just a draw. Historically strong in their final home fixtures, City have won their last home league game in ten of the past 11 seasons (D1), and a current run of four consecutive home league victories suggests that trend may continue.
Bournemouth, meanwhile, saw their European ambitions take a hit following Crystal Palace’s FA Cup triumph, which further muddled the qualification picture. The Cherries are battling Brighton and Brentford for eighth place, but for that position to secure European football, Chelsea must win the Conference League final and finish sixth or seventh domestically—an unlikely scenario considering their current top-four status.
With limited control over their European fate, Bournemouth will focus on securing a result of their own. Their strong away form—just one defeat in their last 12 Premier League road games (W6, D5)—means they can’t be overlooked. However, history isn’t on their side; their 2-1 win in the reverse fixture stands as their only league victory over City in 21 attempts (D2, L18). Adding to that, they’ve lost their final away league game in each of the last two seasons.
Players to Watch: Kevin De Bruyne is set to make his final Etihad appearance in City colors and has tallied seven goal contributions in nine league starts against Bournemouth (3 goals, 4 assists). On the other side, Evanilson aims to spoil the farewell atmosphere, with six goals in his last nine away Premier League starts—including five in the last five.
Stat to Note: Bournemouth have scored more goals after the 75th minute on the road than any other Premier League side this season, with 12 late strikes.
The Premier League match between Manchester City and Bournemouth is scheduled for today, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 8:00 PM BST (7:00 PM UTC) at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. The Standard
📺 How to Watch Live
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United Kingdom: The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Subscribers can also stream the match via the Sky Go app or NOW TV. Manchester City FC+1Radio Times+1
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United States: Viewers can watch the match on USA Network, UNIVERSO, Fubo, Sling, and DirecTV. Goal
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Global: For international viewers, check local listings or platforms like Sofascore and Flashscore for live scores and updates.Flashscore+3Flashscore+3Sofascore+3
📊 Match Context
Manchester City enters this fixture aiming to secure a top-five finish after a 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final. They currently sit sixth in the Premier League standings.
Bournemouth, positioned 11th, are vying for a potential European spot, contingent on other results. They have been strong away from home, losing just once in their last 12 away league games.
🔍 Players to Watch
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Kevin De Bruyne: In what could be his final home game for Manchester City, De Bruyne has contributed to seven goals in nine Premier League starts against Bournemouth.
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Evanilson: The Bournemouth striker has scored six goals in his last nine Premier League away starts, including five in his last five.
For real-time updates and live commentary, you can follow the match on platforms like Sofascore and Flashscore.
