English Premier League Clash: Runners-Up Bournemouth Travel to City

The match is planned for 16:30 GMT while the Citizens get ready to host Bournemouth at the Etihad.

"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game finishes," stated City player Gonzalez.

Key Quotes from Nico Gonzalez

Regarding the significance of the match: "This is crucial. We face a strong side and now they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be pleased at the end."

On the challenge the visitors present: "We understand how they play, their intensity and combative they are. They work tirelessly extensively and ensure every fixture challenging."

On today being the initial of three matches at home consecutively: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be amazing. There are three vital challenges prior to the international break and I'm confident we secure the three wins. Let's focus on now and next week we will consider the upcoming fixtures."