🔗 Share this article Premier League Showdown: Second-Placed Bournemouth Visit Manchester City Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT as City prepare to entertain the Cherries on their home turf. "I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," said Manchester City player Gonzalez. Key Comments from the City Star Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We face a quality opponent and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be happy after the final whistle." Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We know how they play, their high energy and combative they are. They cover ground a lot and turn each match challenging." On today being the first of three matches at home in a row: "To start with a victory this week would be fantastic. There are three really important tests prior to the break for internationals and hopefully we get the full nine points. We must concentrate on now and next week we will see the upcoming fixtures."
Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT as City prepare to entertain the Cherries on their home turf. "I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," said Manchester City player Gonzalez. Key Comments from the City Star Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We face a quality opponent and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be happy after the final whistle." Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We know how they play, their high energy and combative they are. They cover ground a lot and turn each match challenging." On today being the first of three matches at home in a row: "To start with a victory this week would be fantastic. There are three really important tests prior to the break for internationals and hopefully we get the full nine points. We must concentrate on now and next week we will see the upcoming fixtures."