Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while City prepare to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be pleased at the end of the game concludes," commented City player Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We're up against a top team and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be pleased after the final whistle."
On the challenge Bournemouth pose: "We know their style, how intense and physical they are. They cover ground a lot and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Speaking about today as the first of three home games back-to-back: "To start with a win this week would be amazing. There are three really important matches ahead of the international break and I hope we achieve the full nine points. Let's focus on now and afterwards we will look at the following games."
