Marc Guehi's Midfield Role Leads Manchester City to Comeback Victory Against Bournemouth

Marc Guehi's late header helped Manchester City achieve a 2-1 comeback victory against Bournemouth in Enzo Maresca's first Premier League match as manager. The game took place at the Etihad Stadium, where City aimed to recover from a previous 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in the Community Shield.

Maresca surprised many by placing Guehi, typically a defender, in a holding midfield role. This decision proved effective as Guehi scored in the 84th minute, turning the tide for City after they had struggled for much of the match. Josko Gvardiol also contributed with a goal, sealing the win for the team.

Guehi's performance included winning all three of his tackles and achieving a 94.9% pass completion rate. Following the match, Maresca expressed satisfaction with Guehi's adaptability, suggesting that this new role could be a viable option moving forward. The team is also preparing for the arrival of midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, indicating ongoing changes within the squad.