The match is set for half past four GMT as City aim to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied at the end of the game finishes," commented City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "It's really important. We face a strong side currently they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be pleased when it's over."
On the challenge the visitors present: "We know how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They run a lot and turn each match so hard."
Regarding today as the initial of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a victory now would be brilliant. We have three vital tests prior to the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on this game and next week we will see the upcoming fixtures."
