EPL Showdown: Second-Placed Bournemouth Travel to City

The match is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while the Citizens get ready to entertain the Cherries in Manchester.

"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game finishes," commented City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.

Notable Comments from the City Star

Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "This is crucial. We are playing a top team and now they are runner-up. I hope we can be satisfied after the final whistle."

Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth offer: "We understand their style, their intensity and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly extensively and ensure every fixture so hard."

Regarding today as the first of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "To start with a win this week would be amazing. We have three crucial challenges prior to the international break and hopefully we get the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on this game and later we will consider the upcoming fixtures."