EPL Fixture: Runners-Up Bournemouth Travel to City

The match is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as Manchester City aim to welcome the Cherries on their home turf.

"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game concludes," commented City player Gonzalez.

Key Quotes from the City Star

On the importance of the game: "This is crucial. We face a top team and now they are second. I hope we can be satisfied after the final whistle."

Speaking about the difficulty the visitors offer: "We understand their style, how intense and physical they are. They cover ground extensively and make every game challenging."

Regarding today as the first of three matches at home consecutively: "To start with a win in this round would be fantastic. There are three crucial matches before the break for internationals and hopefully we get the three wins. We must concentrate on this game and later we will see the next matches."