Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT while the Citizens aim to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game finishes," commented Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the game: "It's really important. We're up against a top team and now they are second. I hope we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We're aware how they play, their high energy and combative they are. They run extensively and make every game very difficult."
Regarding today as the opening of three matches at home back-to-back: "To start with a three points in this round would be brilliant. There are three crucial tests prior to the FIFA window and I hope we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on this game and later we will look at the following games."
