Manchester, Aug. 23 -- Manchester City secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over AFC Bournemouth in their Premier League opener as late goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol helped Enzo Maresca begin his league tenure with a win at the Etihad Stadium.

Bournemouth took the lead in the 26th minute through Marcus Tavernier, who finished Evanilson's cross to put the visitors ahead and leave City facing the possibility of back-to-back defeats after their 3-0 loss to Arsenal in the Community Shield.

City struggled to find their rhythm after conceding, with Bournemouth threatening on the counter-attack. Gianluigi Donnarumma was forced into action early, while Tavernier and Justin Kluivert missed opportunities to extend the visitors' adva...