Kickoff is set for half past four GMT while City aim to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game is over," stated Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the match: "It's a vital game. We're up against a quality opponent and now they are second. I hope we can be pleased when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We know how they play, their high energy and aggressive they are. They cover ground extensively and ensure every fixture so hard."
On today being the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "Kicking off with a victory this week would be fantastic. There are three really important matches prior to the break for internationals and I hope we achieve the three wins. We must concentrate on this game and later we will see the upcoming fixtures."
