The match is set for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City get ready to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game finishes," stated Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the game: "This is crucial. We are playing a top team and now they are second. Hopefully we can be satisfied when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We know how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They run a lot and turn each match very difficult."
Regarding today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Beginning with a victory now would be amazing. We have three vital challenges prior to the FIFA window and hopefully we secure the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on now and afterwards we will consider the next matches."
