Man City beat Bournemouth in dramatic comeback on Maresca's Premier League debut

Enzo Maresca began his Premier League tenure as Manchester City manager with a winning start, as City came from behind to beat Bournemouth in a dramatic late comeback in the opening game of the 2026–27 season. After the match, Maresca said his side "completely deserved to win." It was the Italian's first top-flight game in charge of the club.