Kickoff is set for half past four GMT as Manchester City aim to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game is over," said City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the match: "This is crucial. We face a top team currently they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be pleased after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We're aware how they play, their intensity and physical they are. They cover ground so much and turn each match so hard."
Regarding today as the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "Kicking off with a three points in this round would be fantastic. There are three vital tests before the break for internationals and I hope we get the full nine points. We must concentrate on this game and next week we will look at the following games."
