Manchester city: Manchester City came from behind to defeat Bournemouth 2-1 on Sunday in the opening round of the English Premier League. Marcus Tavernier opened the scoring for Bournemouth in the 26th minute, while Mark Guehi equalized for Manchester City in the 84th minute, and Croatian Josko Gvardiol scored the winner in stoppage time (90+2). Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca had lost his first official match in charge to Arsenal in the Community Shield last week, 3-0, but avoided a second consecutive defeat in all competitions by securing three points in the first round.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, in another match from the same round, Brighton defeated Aston Villa 4-0. Victor Lindelof (8th minute), Belgian Maxime De Kuiper (18th minute), and Jack Hinchwood (30th and 31st minutes) scored the goals for Brighton. Aston Villa played with 10 men after Joao Gomes was sent off in the 40th minute.