Foden strikes as Man City see off Bournemouth to close gap on leaders Liverpool

In a hard-fought match, Phil Foden’s first-half goal secured a 1-0 victory for Manchester City against Bournemouth, bringing them within one point of leaders Liverpool. City dominated early on, with Bournemouth coming back strong in the second half. Ederson made important saves to maintain City’s lead.

On a late Saturday night, Foden’s goal came in the 24th minute after a shot by Erling Haaland was parried into Foden’s path. Despite Bournemouth’s strong performance in the second half, they were unable to find the back of the net, with Ederson making crucial saves to secure the win for City.

Even though Bournemouth had more shots on goal in the second half, they were unable to convert their chances, while City’s defense held strong. With this victory, City is now closing in on the top spot in the league, while Bournemouth’s winless streak continues, dropping them to 14th place in the standings.

Manchester City’s dominance in the first half was evident, with Haaland’s shot setting up Foden for the only goal of the match. Ederson’s saves, including a crucial one from Ryan Christie’s long-range strike, kept City in the lead and secured the three points for the away team.

Overall, it was a well-fought match with both teams having their chances to score. City’s efficient display in the first half and solid defense in the second half ultimately secured the win for them. As Bournemouth continues to struggle for victories, City’s impressive away form has helped them close the gap at the top of the table.