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Bournemouth vs Man City predictions: How Raheem Sterling can triple your stake

Defending champions Manchester City will be looking to bounce back away to Bournemouth after VAR denied Guardiola's side a win against Spurs...again.

Jesus thought he won it late on before VAR advised Michael Oliver that Laporte handled the ball - which has ignited a debate in the handball law and VAR too.

City travel down to Dorset on Sunday (August 22) against an unbeaten Eddie Howe side.

Planning a cheeky bet on the action at Dean Court? Check out our preview ahead of the match with our very own Charlotte Duncker .

Win, lose or draw?

City to win. They are 2/9 with thepools.com to win but are 6/4 if both teams score too.

Who's a good bet for 1st scorer?

Raheem Sterling. Scored in both of City's games so far this season and is in great form. He is 16/5 at the pools.com to find the net at Dean Court which is more than triple your stake.

Who's on the naughty step? (first card)

Aymeric Laporte. He is yet to find his way in the referee's book but last season he was shown four yellows and committed 33 fouls. Thepools.com are offering 10/11 for more than three bookings .

Who's on pens?

Sergio Aguero. Scored one from the spot already this season, albeit after it was retaken thanks to VAR. He is favourite to score first at 5/2 or anytime at 4/7 at thepools.com .

Will your team keep a clean sheet?

Yes. City's press should prevent Bournemouth from having much of the ball which will limit the chances of the home side. The back line are good enough to keep them out. The Citizen's defence are 17/20 with thepools.com to get their second clean sheet of the season.

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