EPL Showdown: Runners-Up Bournemouth Travel to Manchester City
Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City prepare to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game is over," stated Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We face a quality opponent currently they are second. Hopefully we can be happy after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat the visitors offer: "We know their approach, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run extensively and make every game challenging."
On today being the opening of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a win now would be fantastic. There are three crucial tests prior to the international break and I hope we secure the full nine points. We must concentrate on today and afterwards we will see the upcoming fixtures."
