A big welcome from the fans at the start. A stoppage-time winner at the end.
For Enzo Maresca, it was the “perfect day” as he earned his first victory as Manchester City manager.
City produced a stirring late rally in Maresca’s first Premier League game in charge, scoring twice in the final 10 minutes to grab a 2-1 win at home to Bournemouth on Sunday.
Josko Gvardiol placed a finish into the bottom corner in the first minute of added-on time for the winner, which was initially given offside before being awarded following a video review. Marc Guehi had equalized with a 84th-minute header from a corner to start the comeback.
Maresca, the successor to Pep Guardiola, punched the air when Gvardiol’s goal was awarded and went onto the field after the final whistle to hug his players.
A huge banner, reading “Welcome back Enzo,” had been held aloft by City fans as the Italian – Guardiola’s assistant in City’s treble-winning 2022-23 season – emerged from the tunnel before kickoff
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