Premier League Showdown: Runners-Up Bournemouth Face City

The match is set for half past four GMT while the Citizens get ready to welcome the Cherries at the Etihad.

"I hope we can be satisfied at the end of the game finishes," said City player Nico Gonzalez.

Notable Comments from the City Star

On the importance of the game: "This is crucial. We are playing a strong side and now they are second. Hopefully we can be happy when it's over."

Speaking about the difficulty the visitors offer: "We know how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They cover ground extensively and ensure every fixture so hard."

On today being the opening of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "Kicking off with a victory now would be brilliant. We have three vital matches prior to the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the full nine points. Our attention is on this game and next week we will consider the upcoming fixtures."