Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while City aim to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be pleased at the end of the game finishes," stated City player Nico Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the game: "This is crucial. We're up against a quality opponent currently they are second. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We know how they play, their high energy and combative they are. They work tirelessly extensively and make every game challenging."
Regarding today as the first of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "Beginning with a three points in this round would be fantastic. There are three really important matches prior to the international break and I'm confident we get the three wins. Let's focus on now and afterwards we will consider the following games."
