Manchester City vs Bournemouth: Three Key Battles

Table toppers Manchester City return from the international break to face Bournemouth in only their third ever meeting as teams.

The international break was not kind to City, with Sergio Aguero who got five last time out against Newcastle ruled out for around six weeks and David Silva picked up a hamstring injury, although Vincent Kompany did manage 60 minutes for Belgium in the week.

Bournemouth are still without long-term absentees Callum Wilson, Tyrone Mings and Max Gradel and skipper Tommy Elphick will now miss around 10 weeks after having ankle surgery.

Both teams will want to get a win in this first game after the international break so read on now for our three key battles in this clash!