Premier League Showdown: Second-Placed Bournemouth Face Man City

Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT as City prepare to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.

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

Notable Quotes from the City Star

Regarding the significance of the match: "It's a vital game. We are playing a strong side currently they are second. Hopefully we can be happy after the final whistle."

Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We understand their approach, their intensity and aggressive they are. They cover ground extensively and make every game challenging."

Regarding today as the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "Beginning with a win now would be amazing. We have three really important challenges ahead of the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the three wins. Let's focus on today and next week we will consider the following games."