Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT while City prepare to entertain Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be pleased when the game finishes," said Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We face a strong side and now they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be happy at the end."
On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We know how they play, how intense and combative they are. They cover ground so much and make every game challenging."
Regarding today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "To start with a victory this week would be brilliant. There are three crucial tests ahead of the break for internationals and I'm confident we get the three wins. We must concentrate on this game and next week we will consider the next matches."
