Manchester City are aiming to climb back into the Premier League’s top-five when they host Bournemouth on Tuesday night.
On the weekend when Pep Guardiola’s side succumbed in the FA Cup final to Crystal Palace, the majority of City's domestic rivals claimed victories to bolster their respective Champions League hopes.
As a result, City have temporarily slipped out of the top five but will climb back up to third with a midweek Premier League triumph. This is their third meeting with Bournemouth this term, but the first at the Etihad. The current series is tied at 1–1 after City avenged their league defeat on the south coast by triumphing in the FA Cup quarterfinals.
The Cherries remain in European contention, but only a specific set of circumstances will ensure their place in the Conference League should they finish the Premier League campaign in eighth. Andoni Iraola’s side currently sit 11th in the table after the weekend's results and are searching for their first-ever victory away at City.
Here is guide to Tuesday's Premier League fixture.






