Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while City aim to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be happy at the end of the game is over," stated City player Nico Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We are playing a strong side and now they are second. Hopefully we can be happy at the end."
On the challenge Bournemouth pose: "We're aware their style, how intense and combative they are. They cover ground so much and turn each match very difficult."
Regarding today as the initial of three matches at home consecutively: "Kicking off with a victory now would be fantastic. There are three vital tests prior to the break for internationals and hopefully we get the full nine points. Our attention is on now and next week we will look at the next matches."
