EPL Fixture: Runners-Up Bournemouth Travel to City

The match is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as City get ready to entertain the Cherries on their home turf.

"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game finishes," commented Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.

Key Comments from the City Star

Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We face a strong side and now they are second. I hope we can be happy when it's over."

Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We know how they play, how intense and combative they are. They run a lot and make every game challenging."

Speaking about today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Beginning with a three points in this round would be fantastic. We have three crucial matches ahead of the international break and I hope we get the three wins. Our attention is on now and next week we will look at the next matches."