English Premier League Fixture: Second-Placed Bournemouth Visit Manchester City

The match is planned for 16:30 GMT as the Citizens get ready to host Bournemouth in Manchester.

"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game concludes," said Manchester City player Gonzalez.

Important Remarks from the City Star

Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We face a top team and now they are in second place. I hope we can be pleased after the final whistle."

On the challenge the visitors present: "We're aware their style, their intensity and combative they are. They work tirelessly extensively and turn each match challenging."

On today being the first of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a victory this week would be fantastic. There are three crucial tests ahead of the break for internationals and I'm confident we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will look at the upcoming fixtures."