AFC Bournemouth 0-1 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points

#4 David Brooks targeted by City and rightly so

Brooks endured a tricky return from injury against his former side

David Brooks' £10m move to Bournemouth from Sheffield United last summer was the cause of much surprise. A talented 21-year-old creative midfielder joining Eddie Howe's men, would it be a wise move or one that would falter and fail to live up to expectations - aka Jordon Ibe?

Having come through the youth system at Manchester City before departing for Sheffield in the under-18s five years ago, Brooks has settled well to life in England's top-flight and impressed while doing so.

Six goals and four assists in 23 appearances, he's played in a range of different creative positions and after a four-game layoff following an ankle injury vs. Chelsea on January 30, he made his return against the defending champions here.

You could tell that Pep and his coaching staff had prepared for this game, giving player instructions specifically to mark the Welshman out of the game and tackle him hard: isolating his impact and reducing the service into his feet, where he thrives.

93.3% pass accuracy - Bournemouth's game-high - to go with one tackle, clearance and three interceptions just shows how much defensive work Brooks had to do, in a game that Bournemouth were starved of possession. When he did have the ball though, he was effectively crowded out. Dispossessed on five occasions, City had done their homework and frustrated the 21-year-old - who isn't at 100% - before being replaced after 75 minutes.