EPL Showdown: Runners-Up Bournemouth Travel to City

Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City prepare to entertain the Cherries on their home turf.

"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game finishes," said Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.

Important Remarks from the City Star

Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's really important. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are second. Hopefully we can be happy after the final whistle."

Regarding the threat Bournemouth pose: "We know their style, their intensity and combative they are. They run a lot and ensure every fixture so hard."

Speaking about today as the first of three home games back-to-back: "Kicking off with a victory in this round would be fantastic. There are three crucial challenges prior to the FIFA window and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on this game and later we will see the following games."