KDB's last game at Etihad may be a farewell match of one more Cityzen
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Reading Time: 3min | Tue. 20.05.25. | 13:38
Tonight against Bournemouth, the Belgian will play his ultimate clash at the stadium where he spent ten years - but he may not be the only one
Man City's game against Bournemouth (22.00) in the penultimate Premier League round will be important for the Cityzens for several reasons.
On the one hand, in terms of results, Pep Guardiola's men face a must-win challenge in their pursuit of the Champions League. On the other hand, tonight's clash will be emotionally essential, as the club's legend Kevin De Bruyne will play his last match at Etihad Stadium.
Kevin De Bruyne final etihad appearance today 💔 pic.twitter.com/vPUFgeS1XU
— ⚡️🇧🇼 (@Priceless_MCI) May 20, 2025
However, the Belgian may not be the only one to say goodbye to the Manchester crowd. The duel against the Cherries may be the last home game for Jack Grealish as well.
The midfielder brought for £100 million from Aston Villa four years ago has been subpar for some time, and the time to say his farewells may have come. This season, Grealish scored only three goals in 31 appearances and had a goalless spell lasting 473 days!
Still, Guardiola neither confirmed nor denied the rumours about the Englishman's departure, claiming the decision will depend on the outgoing director of football, Txiki Begiristain and his successor Hugo Viana.
"We didn't talk, I didn't talk with him. People don't believe me, but these things belong to the agents and the club and Txiki, and in this case Hugo as well. Both will decide," the tactician said via Sky Sports.
🎙️| Pep Guardiola on the idea of Grealish leaving due to lack of game time:
— City HQ (@City_HQs) May 19, 2025
“No, I didn’t talk with him. These things belong to the agents, the club and Sheikh. If it’s going to happen, it happens… Nobody is happy when they don’t play.”
“I’ve never seen that.” 🗣️‼️ pic.twitter.com/FeCpVSsWqm
Interestingly, many wondered why Grealish didn't get a chance in the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace, even though the Cityzens were 1-0 down. For the legendary English striker Alan Shearer, his compatriot's situation at Etihad is clear.
"His time is up at Man City, he has to leave. For him (Guardiola) to bring a debutant on, a young boy (Claudio Echeverri) and Gundogan on when they're desperate for a goal rather than Jack Grealish... his time is up, he's done at Man City, he has to leave. For whatever reason, Pep's done with him, he doesn't like him, his time is up it really is," Shearer stated, as per Daily Mail.
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE - MATCHDAY 37
Friday
Aston Villa - Tottenham 2-0 (0-0)
/Konsa 59, Kamara 73/
Chelsea - Manchester United 1-0 (0-0)
/Cucurella 71/
Sunday
Everton - Southampton 2-0 (2-0)
/Ndiaye 6, 45+2/
West Ham - Nottingham Forest 1-2 (0-1)
/Bowen 86 - Gibbs-White 11, Milenkovic 61/
Brentford - Fulham 2-3 (2-1)
/Mbeumo 22, Wissa 43 - Jimenez 16, Cairney 68, Wilson 70/
Leicester - Ipswich 2-0 (1-0)
/Vardy 28, McAteer 69/
Arsenal - Newcastle 1-0 (0-0)
/Rice 55/
Monday
Brighton - Liverpool 3-2 (1-2)
/Ayari 32, Mitoma 69, Hinshelwood 85 - Elliott 9, Szoboszlai 45+1/
Tuesday
22.00: (2.30) Crystal Palace (3.35) Wolverhampton (3.15)
22.00: (1.55) Man.City (4.20) Bournemouth (5.90)
***odds are subject to change***
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