English Premier League Clash: Second-Placed Bournemouth Travel to City
Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as the Citizens aim to entertain Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," stated City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We're up against a top team and now they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be pleased when it's over."
On the challenge the visitors pose: "We know how they play, how intense and physical they are. They cover ground so much and turn each match so hard."
Speaking about today as the initial of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "To start with a victory now would be brilliant. We have three really important challenges ahead of the international break and I'm confident we get the three wins. Our attention is on this game and next week we will consider the next matches."
