EPL Fixture: Second-Placed Bournemouth Visit City

Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as Manchester City aim to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.

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

Key Comments from Nico Gonzalez

Regarding the significance of the game: "It's really important. We are playing a strong side currently they are second. Hopefully we can be satisfied at the end."

Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We understand their style, their high energy and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly a lot and ensure every fixture very difficult."

Speaking about today as the initial of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "To start with a three points in this round would be amazing. There are three crucial matches prior to the international break and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on now and afterwards we will see the following games."