Manchester City secures Champions League-Platz with a 3-1 win!

Manchester City secures Champions League-Platz with a 3-1 win!

Vienna, Österreich - On May 20, 2025, Manchester City won an important victory against the AFC Bournemouth as part of the 37th match day of the Premier League. The game ended 3-1 for the team of coach Pep Guardiola, who was approaching the goal of moving into the Champions League. While the first 45 minutes ended with a halftime score of 2-0 for City, the guest from Bournemouth only scored a goal by Daniel Jebbison in added time.

The gates for Manchester City were scored in the first half of Omar Marmoush in the 14th minute and Bernardo Silva in the 38th minute. Marmoush's hit was an impressive long -range shot from 25 meters, while Silva was more successful after a template by Ilkay Gündogan. In the 89th minute, Nico Gonzalez set the end of the home team. For Bournemouth it was Jebbison who scored the honorary gate in the 96th minute.

game course and crucial moments

The match was shaped by two red cards, which reduced both teams in majority. Mateo Kovacic from Manchester City had to get off the pitch in the 66th minute early, followed by Lewis Cook from Bournemouth, who also saw the red card in the 72nd minute. Despite these difficult circumstances, City asserted himself and secured the three points.

Special attention was paid to Kevin de Bruyne, who said goodbye to the fans after a long and successful time. This was his last home game for Manchester City, and the followers paid tribute to the club, while he was duly celebrated during his replacement. De Bruyne looks back on an impressive career at City, in which he played 421 competitive games, scored 108 goals and gave 177 templates. His titles include six English championships, a Champions League title and two FA Cups, making it one of the most outstanding players in the club.

table situation before the last match day

With this victory, Manchester City strengthens third place in the Premier League with 68 points. In the race for the Champions League qualification, they are behind Arsenal, which is in second place with 71 points. Liverpool has already won the championship. The pursuers Newcastle United, Chelsea and Aston Villa each follow with 66 points, which increases the competitive tension in the last two games of the season.

The next and last match day will bring an away encounter against Fulham for Manchester City next Sunday, where you want to secure your place in the Champions League.

In another current development, Crystal Palace won 4-2 against Wolverhampton in the last home game of the season. This joy of the victory came just three days after the FA Cup success, under the direction of coach Oliver Glasner.

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Manchester City is on the best way to reach the Champions League, and with the great farewell of de Bruyne, a moving moment in club history could be imminent.

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