Kickoff is scheduled for half past four GMT as Manchester City aim to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game concludes," said City player Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "It's a vital game. We are playing a strong side currently they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We know how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They cover ground so much and make every game very difficult."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "Beginning with a win in this round would be brilliant. We have three vital challenges prior to the FIFA window and hopefully we get the full nine points. Let's focus on this game and next week we will see the next matches."
