Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has been talking to BBC Match of the Day following the defeat at Etihad Stadium: “If you’re going to get one thing from these form of video games, you want one thing particular.
“Within the first half, we pressed like we at all times do. They discovered our backs with the primary two targets very effectively. You must settle for that typically while you play like this, they may punish us. I am happy with the efficiency total.
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“[Erling] Haaland is that good, he’s in nice type and it is extremely tough to defend in opposition to him. We did not need to change the best way we had been taking part in. He punished us two occasions as a result of the timing wasn’t there from our centre-backs.
“We began fairly effectively. We fought and obtained to 1-1 however then got here a beautiful second from them. Within the second half, we had been most likely controlling extra of the sport, we had been taking part in effectively and had two possibilities.
“Now now we have one other tough sport up subsequent. The Premier League may be very demanding and the whole lot is tremendous tight.”
Bournemouth winger David Brooks additionally spoke to Sky Sports activities in regards to the efficiency: “It was at all times going to be a tricky sport in opposition to Manchester Metropolis. It has most likely been the toughest week to organize for. We knew we needed to come right here and be the most effective model of ourselves, however just a few minor particulars value us.
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“We regarded to press however Manchester Metropolis are extraordinarily snug on the ball. Within the first half, we created numerous alternatives for ourselves by the press however the massive man up high for them – Erling Haaland – is at all times going to be a menace. It is virtually not possible to organize to face him. He’s 6ft 5in, he’s sturdy and he’s an enormous menace when the ball is falling to him. He took his possibilities effectively.
“The sport obtained away from us in the long run. The best way we began exhibits the place we’re as a staff and squad, there isn’t any worry.”
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Bournemouth have solely gained two of their previous 11 Premier League away video games (D5 L4), conceding two or extra targets in eight of these matches.