The ease in which Manchester City disposed of newly promoted AFC Bournemouth sent a chilling message why they are favourites to clinch a third successive Premier League title.
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Manchester City rack up the records with win at Bournemouth
David Silva and Kevin De Bruyne made history for Manchester City while helping the team to a 3-1 win at Bournemouth to send them up to second in the Premier League.
Riyad Mahrez scores to take dominant Man City back to Premier League summit against Bournemouth
Manchester City regained top spot in the Premier League with another battling performance to win 1-0 at Bournemouth thanks to a goal by Riyad Mahrez.
Marcus Rashford injury time winner for Man Utd at Bournemouth
AFC BOURNEMOUTH 1, MANCHESTER UNITED 2
Marcus Rashford’s injury time winner ensured Manchester United came away from Bournemouth with an unlikely three points after another poor first half.
Paul Pogba stakes claim for FA Cup place after driving Man Utd to victory at Bournemouth
BOURNEMOUTH 0, MANCHESTER UNITED 2
A much-changed Manchester United beat Bournemouth 2-0 at the Vitality Stadium to lift them following a dismal Old Trafford defeat at the hands of basement club West Brom on Sunday.
Goals by Chris Smalling and Romelu Lukaku gave the Reds a 4 point cushion over nearest Premier League rivals Liverpool with four games to go as the Reds eased in to their FA Cup Semi final game against Tottenham at Wembley this weekend.