Erling Haaland has spoken out after Manchester City’s unexpected 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth.
The Premier League champions were stunned by Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium, a result that bolsters Liverpool’s early-season title hopes.
The game brought new energy to the title race as City faced a rare setback. Bournemouth got off to a perfect start with an early goal from Antoine Semenyo, putting City under pressure right from the beginning.
In the second half, Evanilson doubled Bournemouth’s lead, further energizing the home crowd and making City’s comeback even more difficult.
Despite the tough situation, City pressed on, with Josko Gvardiol scoring in the closing minutes to give a faint hope of a comeback. However, Bournemouth held firm to secure a memorable victory over the champions.
This loss means City now trails Brighton by two points at the top of the league, also benefiting Liverpool’s title ambitions.
Following the match, Haaland expressed his frustration on Instagram, posting a picture from the game with the caption: “Head down, back to work.” His message signals his commitment to refocus on the upcoming challenges.
Gvardiol, who scored City’s lone goal, also posted on Instagram, sharing a moment with Tyler Adams and referring to him as “Brate,” Croatian for “brother.”
The two share a bond from their time together at RB Leipzig, where they reached the Europa League semifinals and won the DFB-Pokal during the 2021/2022 season.
In his post-match comments, Pep Guardiola voiced his disappointment, admitting City struggled to keep up with Bournemouth’s intensity.
He acknowledged that the defeat highlights the fierce competition within the Premier League, making the title race increasingly challenging.
This loss serves as a reminder of the intense competition at the top, showing that even for a dominant team like Manchester City, the path to the title will be anything but straightforward this season.
