The match is scheduled for half past four GMT as City get ready to host Bournemouth on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," commented Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the game: "It's really important. We're up against a quality opponent and now they are in second place. I hope we can be pleased when it's over."
On the challenge Bournemouth pose: "We know how they play, how intense and physical they are. They work tirelessly so much and turn each match so hard."
On today being the first of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win this week would be amazing. There are three really important challenges prior to the FIFA window and I hope we secure the three wins. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will consider the next matches."
