“As Manchester City’s manager, I’ve instructed the club to ensure his return in January at all costs… We can’t afford to lose such a talented player over minor issues,” said the Man City coach, who has forgiven one player previously disciplined for a minor matter.

Manchester City will head south to face AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

After nine matches, City tops the standings with 23 points, just one point ahead of Liverpool. A win at Vitality Stadium would extend their lead to four points.

City approaches the game following a 2-1 defeat to Tottenham in the EFL Cup, where Guardiola fielded an unchanged lineup in North London.

Erling Haaland and Manuel Akanji were rested for that match, though City faces injury concerns with Kyle Walker, Rodri, and Kevin De Bruyne unavailable.

The *Manchester Evening News* has shared details on how Bournemouth fans can follow the action leading up to the game.

When does Bournemouth vs. Manchester City kick off?

The match at Vitality Stadium will start at 2:00 PM on Saturday.

How can I watch the match in the UK?

Due to the 3pm blackout rule, UK fans won’t be able to watch the game live on TV or via streaming.

How to watch Man City vs. Bournemouth internationally

Fans outside the UK can still catch the game, as Peacock Premium will stream it for subscribers in the US, and fuboTV has broadcast rights in Canada. In South Korea, SPOTV Prime 2 will air the match, while U-NEXT will provide coverage in Japan.

How can I follow the match highlights and updates?

For those unable to watch, the *Manchester Evening News* will host a live blog from the Vitality Stadium, covering live updates and reactions.

Highlights will also be available on BBC One’s *Match of the Day* on Saturday night at 10:30 PM.

City ended the 2023–24 season with their fourth consecutive Premier League title but missed out on the treble after losses in the FA Cup final and Champions League quarterfinals. Now, Pep Guardiola and his team turn their focus to the transfer market.