Five yards out from an unguarded net, it was the moment made for Kevin De Bruyne to sign off with a goal in front of Manchester City fans for the final time. Instead, the greatest midfielder of the Premier League generation somehow produced a miss for the ages.

Kevin de Bruyne’s ideal leaving present, Pep Guardiola had suggested, was a victory that helped Manchester City qualify for the Champions League. City’s appreciation for their departing great extended beyond the points,

Kevin De Bruyne said goodbye, Man City fans said hello and welcome back to Rodri, and Pep Guardiola's side is one result away from Champions League qualification.

The 2025–26 UEFA Champions League will feature six Premier League teams—five that qualify through the league table and one of Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur via the Europa League final.

A goal with potential to be chosen as the goal of the year (at least for Manchester City) was achieved by Omar Marmoush in the 15th minute of the game against Bournemouth. And it's an extremely important one for City, as Guardiola's team currently needs every point to reach the Champions League goal with some strength.

Manchester City is facing one of its toughest seasons under Pep Guardiola. With just two games left, the club is at serious risk of missing out on both the Champions League and Europa League.

Omar Marmoush faced backlash from fans after scoring against Bournemouth, with many accusing him of missing a penalty during the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace

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