EPL Clash: Runners-Up Bournemouth Face Manchester City

Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT while Manchester City prepare to entertain the Cherries at the Etihad.

"I hope we can be pleased when the game finishes," commented Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.

Key Quotes from the City Star

On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be pleased at the end."

On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We're aware how they play, their intensity and physical they are. They work tirelessly extensively and turn each match very difficult."

Regarding today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Beginning with a win in this round would be fantastic. There are three crucial challenges ahead of the break for internationals and I'm confident we secure the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will see the following games."