EPL Fixture: Second-Placed Bournemouth Face City
The match is set for half past four GMT as the Citizens aim to welcome the Cherries on their home turf.
"I hope we can be pleased when the game is over," commented City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We are playing a top team currently they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be pleased after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors offer: "We know their approach, their high energy and combative they are. They run so much and make every game very difficult."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "To start with a victory now would be fantastic. We have three vital challenges before the international break and I hope we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on this game and later we will look at the next matches."
