Premier League Clash: Runners-Up Bournemouth Face City

Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City get ready to welcome the Cherries at the Etihad.

"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied at the end of the game finishes," commented Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.

Important Comments from Nico Gonzalez

On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We're up against a top team and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be happy after the final whistle."

Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We know their approach, their high energy and combative they are. They work tirelessly so much and make every game very difficult."

Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "Beginning with a victory now would be brilliant. We have three really important challenges before the FIFA window and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and next week we will see the next matches."