Man City vs Bournemouth LIVE commentary: Guardiola bids to continue staggering Cherries record – kick-off time, team news and how to follow

Manchester City can ramp up the pressure at the top of the Premier League table when they host struggling Bournemouth this weekend.

The Citizens sit third in the standings but have the chance to leapfrog both Arsenal and Tottenham with victory.

Pep Guardiola's side only trail the Gunners on goals scored with both teams on 24 points, two adrift of early pace-setters Spurs.

City are in action first this weekend and have the easiest fixture on paper, with Arsenal facing a trip to Newcastle and Tottenham involved in a London derby against Chelsea.

The treble winners are also a force to be reckoned with at the Etihad, having won all 14 of their home Premier League matches in 2023.

City additionally have the benefit of enjoying a rare rest week having not featured in the Carabao Cup, as Bournemouth crashed out following a 2-1 defeat to Liverpool.

City are looking to build on their Manchester derby triumph last time out having strolled to a comfortable 3-0 win over rivals United.

The reigning champions will be buoyed by their record against Bournemouth, having won all 12 of their Premier League games against them.

But Andoni Iraola can take solace from the face that he picked up his first win in the English top-flight as Bournemouth manager in their last game, a 2-1 victory over Burnley.

The downside is that the Cherries, who sit just one point above the relegation zone, haven’t won consecutive league games since April.

The hosts almost have a clean bill of health to contend with as only Kevin De Bruyne remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.

City can also welcome back Manuel Akanji from a ban after he served his one-match suspension in the Manchester derby.

Bournemouth are still without Lewis Cook due to his own suspension, while the