Premier League Showdown: Second-Placed Bournemouth Face Manchester City

Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT while City get ready to host the Cherries at the Etihad.

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

Important Comments from Nico Gonzalez

On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We're up against a strong side currently they are second. I hope we can be pleased after the final whistle."

Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We understand their approach, how intense and physical they are. They cover ground so much and ensure every fixture so hard."

On today being the initial of three matches at home consecutively: "Kicking off with a win this week would be fantastic. There are three crucial challenges before the break for internationals and I'm confident we get the three wins. We must concentrate on this game and next week we will consider the next matches."