Premier League Showdown: Second-Placed Bournemouth Travel to Manchester City

Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City aim to entertain Bournemouth in Manchester.

"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game is over," commented City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.

Important Comments from the City Star

Regarding the significance of the match: "This is crucial. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are in second place. Hopefully we can be satisfied after the final whistle."

Regarding the threat the visitors present: "We know how they play, how intense and combative they are. They cover ground extensively and make every game so hard."

On today being the opening of three home games consecutively: "To start with a win in this round would be brilliant. We have three crucial tests ahead of the break for internationals and I'm confident we secure the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will see the following games."