EPL Showdown: Runners-Up Bournemouth Visit City

Kickoff is set for half past four GMT as Manchester City get ready to host Bournemouth at the Etihad.

"Hopefully we can be satisfied when the game concludes," commented City player Gonzalez.

Important Comments from the City Star

Regarding the significance of the match: "It's a vital game. We're up against a top team currently they are in second place. I hope we can be pleased after the final whistle."

Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We know how they play, their intensity and combative they are. They run so much and make every game very difficult."

Regarding today as the initial of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a win this week would be fantastic. There are three crucial challenges before the break for internationals and hopefully we get the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on now and next week we will look at the upcoming fixtures."