The match is planned for 16:30 GMT as City get ready to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be satisfied at the end of the game is over," stated City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's really important. We are playing a strong side and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We understand their approach, how intense and combative they are. They run extensively and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Speaking about today as the first of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a victory this week would be amazing. We have three really important matches prior to the break for internationals and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on today and next week we will consider the following games."
