Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while City aim to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game finishes," commented Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are second. I hope we can be pleased at the end."
On the challenge the visitors pose: "We know how they play, how intense and physical they are. They run extensively and ensure every fixture challenging."
Speaking about today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "Beginning with a victory now would be fantastic. We have three really important tests prior to the FIFA window and hopefully we secure the full nine points. Our attention is on now and afterwards we will consider the upcoming fixtures."
