Premier League Showdown: Runners-Up Bournemouth Face Man City

Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT as City prepare to entertain Bournemouth at the Etihad.

"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game is over," commented Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.

Important Remarks from the City Star

On the importance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We face a quality opponent currently they are second. I hope we can be satisfied at the end."

Regarding the threat the visitors pose: "We understand their style, their high energy and physical they are. They cover ground a lot and make every game so hard."

Speaking about today as the opening of three home games back-to-back: "To start with a win this week would be brilliant. We have three really important tests prior to the break for internationals and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and next week we will consider the upcoming fixtures."