Looks like there’s a bit more chatter than usual ahead of City taking on the Cherries – from pre‑season bragging rights to a few words from the coaching staff.
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Bournemouth eyeing improvements before City clash
Marco Rose told the Bournemouth Echo the lads can still improve in everything after a solid pre‑season, so the trip to the Etihad is being framed as a chance to sharpen up before the big test.
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Maresca says training will be all about Bournemouth
Enzo Maresca confirmed the City camp will keep its focus squarely on Bournemouth in the sessions next week, meaning the players will be drilling the specific threats the Cherries pose.
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No promises on Rodri’s role from Maresca
The Bournemouth Echo picked up Maresca’s cautionary note that he can’t guarantee any future for Rodri at City, hinting there might be some uncertainty around the midfield lynchpin heading into the fixture.
Where this comes from: every line above is pulled from an actual published report, with the source and date linked next to it. If nothing new and notable is being said about a fixture, we don't force a story just to fill the page.