Sergio Aguero has scored 235 goals for City
Sergio Aguero scored twice as reigning champions Manchester City moved up to second in the Premier League with a convincing victory at Bournemouth.
Despite the odd defensive lapse, it was a largely comfortable afternoon for Pep Guardiola's side, who are now just two points behind leaders Liverpool.
His City team quickly established control, with Argentina forward Aguero turning Kevin De Bruyne's cross into the bottom left corner from eight yards.
And Raheem Sterling doubled their advantage with his fifth goal in as many matches, flicking a shot beyond Cherries keeper Aaron Ramsdale after a fine David Silva pass.
While Bournemouth substitute Harry Wilson's superb 25-yard free-kick briefly raised hopes of a fight-back, Aguero pounced for City's third after more good work from Silva.
The 31-year-old emphatically finished from 10 yards to record his 400th career goal.
It ensured Bournemouth, who drop to 10th place, continued a miserable run against City that has seen them concede 28 times in their last nine league meetings.
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Line-ups
Match Stats
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Line-ups
Bournemouth
12Ramsdale
15A SmithSubstituted forIbeat 68'minutes
33Mepham
3S Cook
5Aké
11DanielsSubstituted forWilsonat 37'minutes
7King
8LermaBooked at 56mins
29Billing
24Fraser
13WilsonSubstituted forSolankeat 69'minutes
Substitutes
1Boruc
6Surman
9Solanke
10Ibe
21Rico
22Wilson
25Simpson
Man City
31EdersonBooked at 13mins
2WalkerBooked at 10minsSubstituted forCavaco Canceloat 90'minutes
30OtamendiBooked at 90mins
14Laporte
11Zinchenko
17De Bruyne
8GündoganSubstituted forRodriat 58'minutes
21Silva
20Bernardo SilvaSubstituted forMahrezat 79'minutes
10Agüero
7Sterling
Substitutes
1Bravo
12Angelino
16Rodri
25Fernandinho
26Mahrez
27Cavaco Cancelo
47Foden
Referee:
Andre Marriner
Attendance:
10,486
Match Stats
Home TeamBournemouthAway TeamMan City
Possession
Home26%
Away74%
Shots
Home10
Away19
Shots on Target
Home7
Away5
Corners
Home4
Away5
Fouls
Home7
Away13
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Match ends, Bournemouth 1, Manchester City 3.
Full TimePosted at 90'+5'
Second Half ends, Bournemouth 1, Manchester City 3.
Posted at 90'+4'
Attempt saved. Dominic Solanke (Bournemouth) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Posted at 90'+2'
Foul by Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City).
Posted at 90'+2'
Jordon Ibe (Bournemouth) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 90'+1'
Attempt missed. Dominic Solanke (Bournemouth) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Harry Wilson with a cross following a set piece situation.
SubstitutionPosted at 90'
Substitution, Manchester City. João Cancelo replaces Kyle Walker.
BookingPosted at 90'
Nicolás Otamendi (Manchester City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Posted at 90'
Foul by Nicolás Otamendi (Manchester City).
Posted at 90'
Joshua King (Bournemouth) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Posted at 87'
Attempt saved. Dominic Solanke (Bournemouth) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Joshua King.
Posted at 84'
Offside, Manchester City. Kevin De Bruyne tries a through ball, but Raheem Sterling is caught offside.
Posted at 84'
Corner, Bournemouth. Conceded by Nicolás Otamendi.
Posted at 83'
Foul by Rodrigo (Manchester City).
Posted at 83'
Harry Wilson (Bournemouth) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 82'
Foul by Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City).
Posted at 82'
Ryan Fraser (Bournemouth) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 82'
Attempt blocked. Sergio Agüero (Manchester City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Riyad Mahrez.
Posted at 81'
Rodrigo (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 81'
Foul by Philip Billing (Bournemouth).
Posted at 79'
Aymeric Laporte (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 79'
Foul by Philip Billing (Bournemouth).
SubstitutionPosted at 79'
Substitution, Manchester City. Riyad Mahrez replaces Bernardo Silva.
Posted at 78'
Foul by Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City).
Posted at 78'
Ryan Fraser (Bournemouth) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 74'
Foul by Rodrigo (Manchester City).
Posted at 74'
Dominic Solanke (Bournemouth) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 72'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Posted at 70'
Delay in match because of an injury Philip Billing (Bournemouth).
SubstitutionPosted at 69'
Substitution, Bournemouth. Dominic Solanke replaces Callum Wilson.
SubstitutionPosted at 68'
Substitution, Bournemouth. Jordon Ibe replaces Adam Smith.
Posted at 68'
Foul by Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City).
Posted at 68'
Harry Wilson (Bournemouth) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 68'
Attempt blocked. Rodrigo (Manchester City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Aymeric Laporte.
Posted at 67'
Corner, Manchester City. Conceded by Philip Billing.
Goal!Posted at 64'
Goal! Bournemouth 1, Manchester City 3. Sergio Agüero (Manchester City) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by David Silva.
Posted at 62'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Posted at 61'
VAR Decision: No Penalty Manchester City.
Posted at 61'
Delay in match (Manchester City). VAR checking.
Posted at 59'
Attempt blocked. Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Kevin De Bruyne.
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Source: bbc.com