EPL Showdown: Runners-Up Bournemouth Face Man City

Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT as City get ready to welcome the Cherries in Manchester.

"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied when the game is over," stated Manchester City player Gonzalez.

Key Quotes from the City Star

On the importance of the game: "It's a vital game. We face a strong side and now they are second. Hopefully we can be pleased at the end."

Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We're aware their approach, how intense and combative they are. They run extensively and make every game very difficult."

Regarding today as the initial of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win this week would be brilliant. We have three vital tests ahead of the break for internationals and hopefully we get the full nine points. Our attention is on now and next week we will consider the next matches."