Maresca Calls Manchester City ‘Work in Progress’ After Dramatic Win Over Bournemouth

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca described his team as a "work in progress" after securing a dramatic 2-1 victory against Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. The win came thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Josko Gvardiol, following an equaliser by Bournemouth's Marc Guéhi late in the game.

The match saw Bournemouth take the lead through Marcus Tavernier in the first half, putting City on the back foot. Despite the home side's efforts, Guéhi managed to level the score in the 85th minute, setting the stage for a tense finish. Gvardiol then struck in the 91st minute to snatch the win for City, marking a dramatic end to the game.

This fixture was the first competitive match under Maresca's management, adding significance to the result. The new manager acknowledged the challenges faced by the team, emphasizing that while the victory was encouraging, there is still work to be done to improve cohesion and performance.

• Marcus Tavernier opened the scoring for Bournemouth in the first half.
• Marc Guéhi equalised for Bournemouth in the 85th minute.
• Josko Gvardiol scored the stoppage-time winner for Manchester City.

Maresca reflected on the game, stating, "I'm looking for solutions. When you win games it helps," highlighting the importance of securing points even when the team is not yet at its best.

With this victory, Manchester City begins their campaign on a positive note, but the manager’s comments suggest that fans should expect further adjustments as the season progresses. The team will look to build on this result in their upcoming fixtures, aiming to develop the consistency needed to compete at the highest level.

Manchester City’s next match will be crucial to see how Maresca’s tactics evolve and whether the team can maintain their momentum after this nail-biting encounter.

For more details, visit the original report on The Guardian.