Premier League Clash: Runners-Up Bournemouth Visit City

Kickoff is scheduled for half past four GMT while the Citizens prepare to welcome the Cherries at the Etihad.

"I hope we can be happy when the game finishes," stated Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.

Notable Comments from Nico Gonzalez

On the importance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We're up against a top team and now they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be satisfied when it's over."

Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We know their style, their intensity and aggressive they are. They cover ground a lot and turn each match challenging."

Speaking about today as the first of three home games in a row: "Kicking off with a victory this week would be brilliant. We have three vital matches ahead of the break for internationals and I hope we get the three wins. Let's focus on this game and afterwards we will see the next matches."