The match is set for 4:30 PM GMT while City get ready to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game finishes," commented Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "It's really important. We face a top team currently they are second. Hopefully we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We understand how they play, how intense and physical they are. They cover ground a lot and turn each match so hard."
On today being the opening of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "To start with a three points this week would be brilliant. We have three vital challenges prior to the break for internationals and hopefully we get the full nine points. Our attention is on today and next week we will consider the next matches."
