Manchester City 3-1 Bournemouth: Omar Mamush scores the ultimate goal, De Bruyne bids goodbye to Etihad

Kevin De Bruyne played his last home game, helping City easily defeat Bournemouth 3-1 to approach the top five.

Guardiola said before the game that distraction would only hurt his team’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League, neither De Bruyne’s Etihad farewell or Rodri’s first appearance in the matchday squad since September should interfere with the mission at hand. The disappointment in the FA Cup final was soon replaced by the top five tasks just three days ago, Omar Mamush scored a wonderful first in the 14th minute, and Bernardo Silva scored the second beautiful goal, but before that, a clear mistake by De Bruyne, who later called it "terrible."

As the glorious sky blue career was coming to an end, the Belgians dominated most of the preface, with shocking gasps when Mamush's close retreat unexpectedly hit the crossbar.

Kevin De Bruyne missed a great opportunity against Bournemouth, with his shot hitting the crossbar, Bournemouth barely involved in the first half but briefly entered the game after halftime, with Antoine Semenyo and Milos Kolkz being the most threatening of the group, who seized the opportunity of a big summer transfer, connected with Manchester United and Liverpool respectively, not bad at all. The visiting team was pretty dull all night, with Kovacic being sent off for pulling down Evan Nelson in the middle of the second half, but Lewis Cook got a red card for a reckless foul on Nico Gonzalez six minutes later. Gonzalez scored his third goal one minute before the game ended and was punished as he deserved.

Bernardo Silva scored Manchester City's second goal against Bournemouth!

Guardiola's team also welcomed the return of Rodri, who was missing for eight months due to injury, and although they were snatched away by Daniel Jebison in injury time, they led opponents Newcastle, Chelsea and Aston Villa with one game left, and the Cherries's scramble for eighth place has ended.

Guardiola sets goals for the Premier League finals

Manchester City coach Guardiola: "It's a pity that we didn't get points against Southampton. Now it's done." We have a tough opponent (Fulham) on Sunday. We went there to win and get the point we needed for the Champions League next season. "The most important thing is to win the game, we did it when facing an incredible opponent. They destroyed us in the first leg of the Premier League. The game is always good, we have the chance, they have the chance, the game is open and people enjoy it. After the final whistle blew, there was someone on the big screen to pay tribute to De Bruyne and the Manchester City manager shed tears. Club great players and former players such as Sergio Aguero, Fernandinho, Lero Sane, Pablo Zabaleta, Joe Hart, Riad Mahrez and Vincent Kompani were all in the montage.

De Bruyne told fans on the court with his wife and children: "Manchester is home, Manchester is where these little kids were born.

Kevin De Bruyne bid farewell to Etihad fans after his last home game for Manchester City

Kevin De Bruyne bid farewell to Etihad fans after his last home game for Manchester City

Kevin De Bruyne bid farewell to Etihad fans after his last home game for Manchester City

Kevin De Bruyne bid farewell to Etihad fans after his last home game for Manchester City

Kevin De Bruyne bid farewell to Etihad fans after his last home game for Manchester City

Kevin De Bruyne bid farewell to Etihad fans after his last home game for Manchester City

Kevin De Bruyne bid farewell to Etihad fans after his last home game for Manchester City

Kevin De Bruyne bid farewell to Etihad fans after his last home game for Manchester This team will have greater success, for sure.

"I know it's a tough year for us, but I think this team deserves all your support. I know they're really working hard, and this team will come back next year to fight for all the championships.

The unparalleled De Bruyne is a manifestation of Manchester City's success

Sky Sports' Laura Hunter: When Kevin De Bruyne bids farewell to Manchester City fans in tears, I hope they can remember him "happily" and the master midfielder can also be pleased with the fact that he left the team. This result puts Manchester City on the brink of Champions League qualification and only needs to get a point against Fulham on the last day to be sure. The talent's succession line is also good.

Of course, Manchester The City's season without trophys will not be remembered affectionately. How could it be possible against the backdrop of such an amazing four-year undisputed championship record? But the end of such a dominant dynasty will undoubtedly mark the beginning of another. De Bruyne has always been the supreme manifestation of Manchester City's supremacy – a better player than all his peers, playing for the best team in modern Premier League history. Hopefully, no matter where his next move takes him, he will always be considered in this way.

In an interview with Sky Sports Football, Kevin De Bruyne responded to his missed a large number of empty goal mistakes against Bournemouth, calling the shot "bad" Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne:

"I've spent it here 10 years, it's incredible. It was an incredible journey and definitely a fun. “I want to bring joy to people, play offensive football, be creative, that’s why I’m on the court, I want to have fun.” I think we’ve had a lot of fun in these 10 years. “I’m very happy to work hard and create something to make the club better than before.” I’m very proud.