Manchester City lose to Bournemouth, Liverpool move top of Premier League

Manchester City's title hopes were dealt a blow as they were beaten 2-1 by Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday.

The Cherries took the lead through David Brooks in the first half, and they doubled their advantage through Callum Wilson early in the second period.

Sergio Aguero pulled a goal back for City, but it was not enough to prevent them from slipping to their first defeat of the season.

The result means that Liverpool have moved top of the Premier League table, one point ahead of City.

City's struggles continue

City have now lost two of their last three Premier League games, and they have looked far from their best in recent weeks.

Pep Guardiola's side have been particularly poor in defence, and they have now conceded seven goals in their last three matches.

City's problems are compounded by the fact that they are without several key players due to injury.

Bournemouth's impressive form continues

Bournemouth have now won three of their last four Premier League games, and they are up to ninth in the table.

Eddie Howe's side have been in impressive form of late, and they will be confident of maintaining their good run when they travel to Watford next weekend.

Liverpool take advantage

Liverpool took full advantage of City's slip-up by beating Brighton 3-1 at Anfield on Saturday.

The Reds were in control from start to finish, and they scored through Mohamed Salah, Xherdan Shaqiri and Sadio Mane.

Liverpool are now one point clear of City at the top of the Premier League table, and they will be confident of extending their lead when they travel to Southampton next weekend.