Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT as Manchester City get ready to entertain the Cherries in Manchester.
"I hope we can be satisfied at the end of the game concludes," commented City player Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the match: "It's really important. We face a strong side and now they are runner-up. I hope we can be pleased after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth offer: "We know how they play, their intensity and combative they are. They work tirelessly a lot and turn each match challenging."
Speaking about today as the first of three home games consecutively: "Kicking off with a three points now would be amazing. We have three really important challenges prior to the break for internationals and hopefully we secure the three wins. We must concentrate on this game and later we will look at the following games."
