Analysis: End of an era on Sunday?

If Pep Guardiola's 10-year trophy-filled tenure is drawing to a close, he will have to make do with the FA Cup and Carabao Cup as a final flourish.

Manchester City's chase for the title came to a halt in Bournemouth and the 55-year-old will leave the job having won six Premier League titles while in charge, but having had two consecutive seasons without finishing top for the first time in his career.

This was a must-win game for City if they wanted to extend the race for five more days, but the home game against Aston Villa on Sunday is now anticipated to be Guardiola's farewell.

City had beaten their opponents in 16 of their 17 Premier League meetings but have now failed to win back-to-back games at this stadium, with this setback proving decisive as they ended with a whimper.

The visitors played like a side distracted by other matters and despite a rally in injury-time when Rodri struck the post and Erling Haaland pulled a goal back in the 95th minute, a draw was not enough.

The returning Antoine Semenyo thought he had scored against his former club but his effort was ruled out for offside, while the league's top scorer Haaland saw a thumping shot from the angle blocked by Evanilson.

Guardiola and his side must gather themselves for one final game which is bound to be an emotional affair, as Italian Enzo Maresca waits in the wings to take over.