EPL Showdown: Runners-Up Bournemouth Visit City

Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT as City prepare to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.

"Hopefully we can be satisfied at the end of the game concludes," said City player Nico Gonzalez.

Notable Quotes from the City Star

On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We face a strong side currently they are runner-up. I hope we can be pleased at the end."

On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We know their style, how intense and aggressive they are. They run so much and make every game challenging."

Regarding today as the first of three matches at home in a row: "Kicking off with a victory this week would be amazing. We have three crucial matches prior to the FIFA window and I'm confident we secure the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on now and afterwards we will consider the upcoming fixtures."