Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT while the Citizens aim to entertain Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied at the end of the game is over," stated Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "It's really important. We're up against a quality opponent currently they are second. I hope we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We know how they play, their intensity and physical they are. They cover ground a lot and make every game so hard."
Regarding today as the opening of three home games in a row: "To start with a win in this round would be fantastic. We have three really important matches before the FIFA window and hopefully we achieve the three wins. Let's focus on this game and next week we will consider the next matches."
