With their Premier League fate hanging in the balance, Manchester City will face Bournemouth this Tuesday in a must-win fixture to keep their title hopes alive. The Citizens, currently two points behind leaders Arsenal with just two matchdays remaining, need a victory to prolong their championship race into a potential finale next Sunday.

City’s double challenge: domestic cup and league survival

Manchester City recently added the FA Cup to their trophy cabinet with a narrow 1-0 triumph over Chelsea, thanks to a late strike by Antoine Semenyo. Now, Pep Guardiola’s side must navigate a critical stretch of Premier League fixtures that includes Tuesday’s away trip to Bournemouth, followed by a home clash with Aston Villa, who are already locked into the top five.

The Bournemouth encounter carries added significance as it could determine not just the title race but also European qualification spots. A win would keep City’s European ambitions alive while simultaneously applying pressure on Arsenal in the league standings.

Where to watch Bournemouth vs Manchester City

The Premier League showdown kicks off at 20:30 local time this Tuesday, May 19th. Fans can catch all the action live on Canal+ Foot, which will provide comprehensive coverage of the match.