Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as the Citizens get ready to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be pleased at the end of the game concludes," stated Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We are playing a strong side currently they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be pleased after the final whistle."
On the challenge Bournemouth offer: "We know how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly so much and ensure every fixture so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "Beginning with a three points now would be amazing. There are three vital tests prior to the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the full nine points. Let's focus on today and later we will look at the next matches."
