EPL Showdown: Second-Placed Bournemouth Travel to Man City

The match is planned for half past four GMT as Manchester City get ready to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.

"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game is over," commented City player Nico Gonzalez.

Notable Comments from the City Star

Speaking about the weight of the game: "This is crucial. We're up against a strong side and now they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be pleased after the final whistle."

Speaking about the difficulty the visitors offer: "We're aware their approach, how intense and combative they are. They cover ground extensively and turn each match challenging."

Regarding today as the initial of three matches at home back-to-back: "Kicking off with a victory now would be fantastic. There are three vital challenges before the break for internationals and I'm confident we achieve the full nine points. Let's focus on now and later we will see the upcoming fixtures."