Antoine Semenyo is having a key role to play for Manchester City and he looks to burst free down the right wing, but then with Bournemouth defenders frantically trying to get back, he can only run the ball out of play.

He looks frustrated as that was a chance to hurt the hosts.

Alan Smith
Former Arsenal forward on Sky Sports

It's just a matter of luck in these situations where the ball lands and who it lands to.

It was a tight angle, and he [Haaland] had three players in his way.

Matt Upson
Former Premier League defender on BBC Radio 5 Live at Vitality Stadium

Very even, and I think both teams' strengths and weaknesses are there to see.

There were a couple of tricky moments. Evanilson headed it back into the heart of the danger and then they had to throw everything into the front of the shot from Erling Haaland.

Shamoon Hafez
Football reporter at Vitality Stadium

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You can see why Bournemouth are on a league-high 16-game unbeaten run.

The Cherries are so well-drilled and the attacking players are brilliantly technical on the ball.

German Marco Rose, who follows Andoni Iraola into the hot seat, has a monumental task on his hands.

Two chances for City from that corner. Evanilson gets a header close to the goalline to stop Rodri's goal-bound header before the striker then charges down Erling Haaland's follow-up. Good defending from the Bournemouth centre-forward.

Alex Scott tries to play a ball through for Bournemouth, but it zips off the turf and straight into the hands of Gianluigi Donnarumma.

It's an end-to-end game and Jeremy Doku's cross is deflected behind for a City corner.

Arsenal fans will be very happy with what they are seeing so far. Remember, if Manchester City don't win then the Gunners are champions for the first time in 22 years.

Alan Smith
Former Arsenal forward on Sky Sports

The linesman's flag might make him feel a little better.

What a howler.

Matt Upson
Former Premier League defender on BBC Radio 5 Live at Vitality Stadium

Evanilson should score. He is just marginally offside, but it is super football. It was one-touch football that you cannot defend against.

Shamoon Hafez
Football reporter at Vitality Stadium

Players, manager, substitutes, fans, journalists - everyone has their head in their hands.

How did Evanilson miss from there?!

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A low cross from Marcus Tavernier on the left and Evanilson just has to put the ball in the net, but somehow, from a central position eight yards out, bounces it over the top. The assistant's flag is then raised, but it would have been a tight one to see if he was onside or not if the ball had gone in.

Pretty poor finish for someone of Evanilson's quality though.

Marcus Tavernier thinks is he about to run through on goal, but a heavy touch gives Marc Guehi a chance to cover and he produces a fine sliding challenge.

Shamoon Hafez
Football reporter at Vitality Stadium

Antoine Semenyo wheeled away but did not celebrate.

Did he know he was offside or is it because he scored against his old club?

Or both?

John Murray
BBC football correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live at Vitality Stadium

Antoine Semenyo knew it was offside as there was no clear celebration from him.

Antoine Semenyo puts the ball in the net, shooting first-time past Djordje Petrovic, but the flag is up and he had just started his run a bit too early.

Adrien Truffert swings in a cross from the left for Bournemouth, but it is too high and sails over the heads of his team-mates. Good opening to the match for a neutral, with both sides showing their attacking intent.

Mateo Kovacic is making his first Premier League start since May 2025, also against Bournemouth.