That said, Bournemouth already have the blueprint on how to beat City at the Vitality this term, with goals from Antoine Semenyo and Evanilson propelling the Cherries to a 2-1 win over Sunday’s visitors back in November - a win that ended City’s 32-game unbeaten run in the top flight.

Goals from Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush saw City complete a stunning fightback to clinch a place in the FA Cup semi-final. Bournemouth have been having a great season and were certain to provide a tough test as they tried to make the last-four for the first time in their history.