Man City 3-1 Bournemouth: Marmoush, Silva and Gonzalez score for hosts

Guardiola has stated this marketing campaign has not been adequate for his aspect, relinquishing their four-year maintain on the Premier League trophy, being knocked out early from the Champions League and shocked by Palace at Wembley.

Few would have predicted in the beginning of the season that Metropolis wouldn’t solely fail to say any main silverware but additionally battle to complete within the Champions League locations.

However the three factors in opposition to doubtlessly difficult opponents Bournemouth implies that avoiding defeat at Craven Cottage on Sunday ought to present a modicum of satisfaction to an in any other case substandard marketing campaign.

Marmoush set the hosts on their method with an unimaginable long-range strike which was a pleasure to behold – the Egyptian’s eighth aim for Metropolis since becoming a member of from Eintracht Frankfurt in January.

Silva added a second to place the house aspect in management earlier than Gonzalez transformed his first Metropolis aim, however the night belonged to the departing De Bruyne.

The Belgian featured in his 142nd and remaining dwelling league look for Metropolis, and may have marked the event with a aim however conspired to hit the body of the aim when it appeared simpler to attain.

The 33-year-old lasted till the 69th minute when he was changed by Gonzalez, and was given a standing ovation as he exited at dwelling for the final time.