However, a goal from Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi six minutes before half-time left Guardiola’s side on the back foot.<\/p>\n
Erling Haaland scored an equaliser in the fifth minute of injury-time to give Man City late hope but they were unable to find the winning goal that would have prolonged the title race until the final day.<\/p>\n
Bournemouth\u2019s historic achievement was a fitting way to mark the final home game of head coach Andoni Iraola, who was given a rousing send-off at full-time ahead of being replaced by Marco Rose in the summer.<\/p>\n
Following a remarkable 17th league game without loss, the Cherries are guaranteed a top-seven finish and remain in contention for Champions League football ahead of Sunday\u2019s season finale at Nottingham Forest.<\/p>\n
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\nPep Guardiola could only watch on as Man City ceded the title battle at Bournemouth<\/p>\n
City are now an insurmountable four points adrift of the table-topping Gunners, with speculation Guardiola is set to end his contract a year early and be succeeded by Enzo Maresca after the weekend visit of Aston Villa.<\/p>\n
The 10-time English champions arrived on the south coast three days after lifting the FA Cup but with news of Guardiola’s possible departure dominating the headlines.<\/p>\n
Travelling fans chanted “one more year, one more year, Guardiola” at regular intervals, while one fan unfurled a bedsheet with ‘Pep Stay\u2019 written on it.<\/p>\n
Former Cherries winger Antonie Semenyo had a 12th-minute finish disallowed for offside before Evanilson missed a golden chance at the other end, albeit the flag was again subsequently raised.<\/p>\n
Ahead of kick-off, Bournemouth\u2019s stadium announcer made reference to neighbours Southampton being kicked out of the Championship play-offs for spying as he attempted to whip up the home crowd.<\/p>\n
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\nEli Junior Kroupi acrobatically celebrates the opening goal<\/p>\n
Kroupi raised the roof with a stunning 39th-minute opener.<\/p>\n
After being released by Marcus Tavernier, Adrien Truffert cut the ball back from the left and 19-year-old forward Kroupi curled a stunning finish into the right corner before celebrating becoming the outright highest scoring teenager in a debut Premier League season, with a somersault.<\/p>\n
City almost levelled within a minute of the restart when Cherries goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic made a vital save to deny Nico O\u2019Reilly.<\/p>\n
Evanilson then tested visiting keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma before Guardiola attempted to spark a comeback by introducing Phil Foden, Savinho and Rayan Cherki in an attacking triple change.<\/p>\n
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\nNo joy for Antoine Semenyo and Manchester City at the home of his former club<\/p>\n
Bournemouth teenager Rayan, who was named in Brazil\u2019s World Cup squad on Monday, struck the outside of the left post following a corner as the contest remained in the balance going into the final quarter.<\/p>\n
Iraola had spoken openly of his desire to secure European football as a parting gift before departing Dorset.<\/p>\n
His side defended resolutely to make the dream a reality, while substitute David Brooks squandered two golden late chances to put the result beyond doubt, including striking the right post.<\/p>\n
Those misses were punished in the fifth minute of added time when Haaland swept home via the right post after Rodri struck the left upright during a goalmouth scramble.<\/p>\n
But City\u2019s hopes of a seventh title in 10 seasons under Guardiola were ultimately extinguished on a landmark evening for the hosts \u2013 and Arsenal.<\/p>\n
Additional reporting: PA<\/p>\n
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