Man City player ratings vs Bournemouth: Is Kyle Walker still injured?! England defender has a shocker & Erling Haaland puts in another toothless display as Pep’s 11-month unbeaten run goes up in smoke

Sat Nov 02 17:25:20 UTC 2024: ## Bournemouth Stun City, Ending Unbeaten Run

**Bournemouth** pulled off a shock 2-1 victory over **Manchester City**, ending the reigning champions’ long unbeaten run in the Premier League. The Cherries were rampant from the start, taking advantage of City’s injury crisis and a struggling Kyle Walker.

Milos Kerkez, the electric Bournemouth full-back, was a constant threat. He set up the opening goal for Antoine Semenyo in the ninth minute, capitalizing on Walker’s shaky performance. Kerkez then raced past Walker again in a thrilling end-to-end move, delivering a cross which Evanilson diverted past Ederson to double the lead.

A late header from Josko Gvardiol gave City hope, but they couldn’t find an equalizer despite chances for Erling Haaland and Phil Foden. The defeat is City’s second in a row following their Carabao Cup exit to Tottenham, highlighting their vulnerability amidst their injury concerns.

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