This archive report was first published on 26 August 2019.
Manchester City's attack was in top form as they secured a 3-1 win over Bournemouth at Dean Court on Sunday, August 25, 2019.
Sergio Aguero scored twice to take his career goal tally to 400, while Raheem Sterling was also on target with his fifth goal in the opening three Premier League games.
Guardiola highlighted the ruthlessness of City's finishing as the decisive factor on a hot day at Dean Court, saying, "It's a nice three points but we have a few things to improve. They were stronger than us in the boxes. But the quality of our players in front made the difference."
David Silva made his 400th City appearance and marked the occasion by contributing to all three goals, with Guardiola praising his performance, saying, "He played incredibly well. David in this kind of game - with a defence so deep and with such little space - is so good. He's one of the best players I've ever seen."
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe was satisfied his side had presented a more testing challenge than they had in the corresponding fixture last season, saying, "Compare this game to previous games against City, we created so much more, we were a constant menace to them."
