The last focus match of the 37th round of the 2024/25 Premier League was staged. The "Blue Moon" Manchester City defeated the "Cherries" Bournemouth 3-1 after goals from Malmus, Bernardo Silva and Nico Gonzalez.

Three minutes into the game, Manchester City defender Dias made a mistake, Bournemouth striker Evanilson got the ball and sent a through pass, Kluivert met the ball and shot into the penalty area, but the ball was caught by Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson because the angle was too straight. In the 7th minute, De Bruyne's lob was cleared, and Kovacic got the ball at the top of the penalty area and shot wide.

In the 9th minute, Manchester City started to pass the ball. Nunes received De Bruyne's through ball and entered the penalty area, but was cleared by Bournemouth goalkeeper Kepa. In the 14th minute, Kovacic passed the ball, and the unguarded Malmus received it and shot from outside the penalty area, helping Manchester City take the lead 1-0.

In the 25th minute, Malmush passed the ball to the front of the goal, and De Bruyne volleyed in front of the empty goal, but the ball hit the post. In the 33rd minute, Bournemouth tried to counterattack, Tavernier passed the ball to the penalty area, and Evanilson fell to the ground and shot, but the ball hit the post and bounced out.

In the 38th minute, Nunes' pass was cleared, Gundogan passed it back in the melee, and Bernardo Silva received it from the penalty area and shot low to help Manchester City continue to lead Bournemouth 2-0. In the 45th minute, De Bruyne's free kick was blocked by Bournemouth goalkeeper Kepa, and then Gundogan shot from the top of the penalty area, but was also saved by Kepa.

In the first half stoppage time, Kluivert took a pass from Kerkez Miloš and shot, but the ball went over the goal.

Rodri returns to action

In the 47th minute of the second half, Kjerkez Milos passed the ball into the penalty area, and Evanilson headed the ball, but the ball was caught by Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson. In the 59th minute, Semenyo received the ball, shook off the defense, and shot from the top of the penalty area, but it went wide.

In the 67th minute, Gvardiol made a mistake when passing back, and when Evanilson went forward to grab the ball, he was pulled down by Kovacic. The referee on duty showed Kovacic a red card for this, and Manchester City only had 10 players left to fight.

In the 73rd minute, Nico Gonzalez was about to receive a pass from Haaland when he was hit in the foot by Lewis Cook. The referee showed a red card and sent Lewis Cook off the field. Bournemouth also had to hold on with 10 players. In the 80th minute, Manchester City got a free kick opportunity. Malmush chose to shoot directly when he took the penalty, but the ball went over the post.

In the 83rd minute, Manchester City replaced Haaland with Rodri, who had been absent for a long time. In the 89th minute, Nunes made a lob pass, Nico Gonzalez received it and entered the penalty area, facing the defense and volleyed the ball, helping Manchester City expand its lead to 3-0.

In the second half stoppage time, Manchester City made a mistake in passing the ball. Daniel Jebsen got the ball and shot against the defense, but the ball refracted and bounced into the net, helping Bournemouth to tie the game 1-3.

In the end, Manchester City beat Bournemouth 3-1.