Manchester City secured their third consecutive victory on the road with a convincing 3-0 win over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium in Southampton on Sunday afternoon.

City began the match strongly and created several opportunities to take the lead early on. However, Bournemouth goalkeeper Artur Boruc made some crucial saves to keep his side in the game.

However, City's dominance continued as they increased their pressure on goal. In the 42nd minute, Bernardo Silva finally broke through for the home side, putting City ahead with a well-taken effort from outside the box.

The lead was soon doubled in the 55th minute when Gabriel Jesus converted from close range after being set up by Kevin De Bruyne. The Brazilian's finish was clinical and showcased his growing confidence under Pep Guardiola's management.

Boruc made another fine save to deny City in the final minutes before the break, but it proved to be too little, too late as Man City wrapped up all three points with a third goal in the 88th minute from Ilkay Gündogan.

This result sees Manchester City move up to second place in the Premier League table, just one point behind leaders Liverpool. The win also marked Sergio Aguero's 199th Premier League goal, making him the joint-fifth highest goalscorer in the history of the league.

On the other hand, Bournemouth will have to settle for another disappointing defeat, which has left them struggling in mid-table. The Cherries will now look to bounce back against Everton next weekend, hoping to end their current run of five successive defeats.

In summary, Manchester City secured their third consecutive away victory with a commanding performance that saw them score three goals in the process. They extended their unbeaten streak to four matches while also increasing their lead at the top of the Premier League standings. On the other hand, Bournemouth suffered their fifth consecutive defeat, leaving them struggling in mid-table.