Analysis: Cherries overpowered as unbeaten run ends

Bournemouth sold a number of their key players this summer, but such has been their togetherness this term that this was only their second defeat after losing to defending champions Liverpool on the opening day.

If young forward Eli Kroupi had just held his run to meet David Brooks' cross and stay onside in the first minute, they might have just got something from the game.

But they were eventually overpowered by a Manchester City side as strong as they had been in this campaign, especially going forward.

The trio of Antoine Semenyo, Marcos Senesi and Marcus Tavernier all made their 100th appearances for the club, but could not prevent their side's eight-game unbeaten run coming to an end.

Bournemouth's dismal record against City has now seen them lose 16 of their 17 meetings, their only joy coming in a home victory last season.

But Andoni Iraola's men have enjoyed their best start to a top-flight campaign - and their enterprising play, determined approach and lack of fear should offer hope for the remainder.