Bournemouth vs Manchester City Lineups May 2026 – An exciting match will take place in Week 37 of the 2025/2026 Premier League as Bournemouth host Manchester City.

This match is a highly crucial encounter, especially for the away side, who are currently under immense pressure to keep their title hopes alive until the final week.

The match is scheduled to take place at Vitality Stadium on Tuesday, 19 May 2026 at 07.30 PM local time.

After Arsenal successfully completed their task against Burnley on Monday as predicted, Pep Guardiola’s side must secure victory on the South Coast to take the title race to the final day of the season.

Now, before this match begins, let us take a look at Mansion Sports’ prediction for the Bournemouth vs Manchester City lineups for May 2026 below!

Team News Ahead of the Match

Bournemouth

It is not only the coastal setting that poses a challenge for Manchester City this week, as they must also face a Bournemouth side currently enjoying their longest unbeaten run in the Premier League this season, with 16 matches.

Too many draws and a lack of victories during that run have so far prevented Andoni Iraola’s side from breaking into the top five of the standings.

However, The Cherries have now started turning draws into victories. After recording six draws in seven matches between 7 February and 20 March, they have now successfully won four of their last five matches.

A spectacular goal from Rayan made the difference in a 1-0 victory over Fulham last weekend, and Bournemouth still have a realistic chance of overtaking Liverpool in fifth place, who are only four points ahead despite having played one more match.

In addition, only Manchester City themselves have suffered fewer home defeats than Bournemouth this season. The Cherries have only lost twice at home throughout the 2025/2026 Premier League campaign, with Arsenal and Everton being the only two teams to leave Vitality Stadium with all three points.

Iraola also led Bournemouth to a 2-1 victory over City in the same fixture last season, which remains their only win from 17 Premier League meetings against the visitors. The other 16 matches were all won by The Sky Blues.

Manchester City

Manchester City have already won two more trophies than Arsenal this season, and the opportunity to complete a domestic treble remains alive after successfully defending both the EFL Cup and FA Cup.

Antoine Semenyo’s only goal against Chelsea proved decisive in the 2025-2026 FA Cup final, while also delivering Pep Guardiola’s 20th major trophy with Manchester City, including the Community Shield.

Guardiola also became the first manager to win at least three Premier League titles, three Champions League titles, three EFL Cups, and three FA Cups.

However, that euphoria could turn into disappointment on Tuesday night, as City are now five points behind Arsenal in the Premier League table after The Gunners secured a dramatic victory over Burnley at Emirates Stadium.

That means a draw or defeat against Bournemouth would confirm City finishing as runners-up. Nevertheless, they arrive with positive momentum, having gone 10 matches unbeaten in all competitions, including nine victories.

City are also unbeaten in their last 10 domestic away matches and have recorded four clean sheets in their last five away games. However, they have failed to win in their last four visits to South Coast teams in the Premier League.

Bournemouth vs Manchester City Lineups May 2026

Bournemouth (4-2-3-1)

For the home squad condition, Bournemouth and Fulham both played with 10 men in the second half at Craven Cottage after straight red cards were shown to Joachim Andersen and Ryan Christie.

The latter is confirmed to miss this match and will also see his season end earlier due to a three-match suspension.

Christie’s absence opens the door for Tyler Adams to return directly to the starting XI, although Lewis Cook is also expected to recover from a thigh injury and could become an alternative option in midfield.

Julio Soler also appears to have returned to consideration after recovering from a thigh injury. Meanwhile, right-back Alex Jimenez remains suspended by the club amid an ongoing investigation related to serious allegations circulating on social media.

Manchester City (4-2-3-1)

Manchester City only had one concern ahead of the FA Cup final, namely Rodri. However, the Spanish midfielder started the match and played 65 minutes at Wembley, meaning Pep Guardiola now has a fully fit squad available for the trip to Vitality Stadium.

Guardiola substituted Omar Marmoush at halftime against Chelsea, but the decision was purely tactical and not injury-related, after the Egyptian failed to provide the expected impact while replacing Rayan Cherki.

Cherki is almost certain to return to the starting lineup in midweek, while Rodri could reclaim his regular place from Nico Gonzalez, who was not even included in the squad at Wembley.

This match is predicted to be highly entertaining as both teams have major motivation. Bournemouth are chasing a place in European competition, while Manchester City have no option other than winning to preserve their title hopes.

That is the complete information regarding Bournemouth vs Manchester City Lineups May 2026. With the quality of players possessed by both teams, this clash at Vitality Stadium is worth watching until the final whistle.