English Premier League Fixture: Runners-Up Bournemouth Travel to City

The match is set for half past four GMT as the Citizens get ready to entertain the Cherries in Manchester.

"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game finishes," said City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.

Key Comments from the City Star

On the importance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be happy at the end."

Regarding the threat the visitors offer: "We know their approach, their intensity and physical they are. They run extensively and ensure every fixture so hard."

Regarding today as the initial of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a three points in this round would be fantastic. We have three crucial tests ahead of the FIFA window and I'm confident we get the full nine points. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will see the next matches."