How Bournemouth spoiled Man City gameplan and turned John Stones into a forward
manchestereveningnews.co.ukJohn Stones played as an extra number ten for Manchester City at times in their Premier League win over Bournemouth - but that wasn't quite Pep Guardiola's pre-match plan.
Stones reprised his inverted centre-back role at Bournemouth and could be seen popping up in attack as City looked to make their possession count against a spirited home side.
Phil Foden's first-half goal ultimately proved the difference, with City struggling to find a second goal that would have killed the game in the second half.
Speaking after the game, Stones reserved praise for Bournemouth's approach, adding that Andoni Iraola's side cause City problems with their man-to-man approach, prompting them to tweak their own tactical plan that resulted in Stones' unlikely attacking contribution. ALSO READ: Man City tensions rise but Phil Foden drives Premier League title chase on vs Bournemouth ALSO READ: Man City player ratings vs Bournemouth as John Stones and Rodri good "We knew what we were in for watching Bournemouth pressing high, man to man, fighting until the end.
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