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Kyle Newbould

Bournemouth boss Gary O'Neil gives verdict on 'ruthless' Man City side amid Arsenal title race

Bournemouth manager Gary O'Neil believes his side put up a good performance against Manchester City but were ruthlessly punished for first-half mistakes.

City continued to heap pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal on Saturday, cruising to a 4-1 win at the Vitality Stadium. Pep Guardiola's side were 3-0 up and flying by half-time, pouncing twice on mistakes in possession from the home side to see both Julian Alvarez and Phil Foden net alongside Erling Haaland.

The Blues grabbed a fourth when Chris Mepham deflected Alvarez's shot into his own net before a hint of complacency allowed the Cherries to pull one back and create a couple more chances themselves - an issue Guardiola will be far from happy to see.

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