🔗 Share this article English Premier League Fixture: Second-Placed Bournemouth Travel to Manchester City Kickoff is set for half past four GMT as City aim to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad. "I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game is over," said Manchester City player Gonzalez. Notable Comments from Nico Gonzalez On the importance of the match: "It's a vital game. We are playing a top team and now they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be pleased after the final whistle." Regarding the threat the visitors present: "We're aware their style, how intense and physical they are. They work tirelessly a lot and make every game very difficult." On today being the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "To start with a win in this round would be brilliant. There are three really important tests prior to the international break and hopefully we achieve the three wins. We must concentrate on today and afterwards we will consider the following games."
Kickoff is set for half past four GMT as City aim to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad. "I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game is over," said Manchester City player Gonzalez. Notable Comments from Nico Gonzalez On the importance of the match: "It's a vital game. We are playing a top team and now they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be pleased after the final whistle." Regarding the threat the visitors present: "We're aware their style, how intense and physical they are. They work tirelessly a lot and make every game very difficult." On today being the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "To start with a win in this round would be brilliant. There are three really important tests prior to the international break and hopefully we achieve the three wins. We must concentrate on today and afterwards we will consider the following games."