Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as Manchester City prepare to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game is over," said City player Nico Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We face a quality opponent currently they are second. Hopefully we can be pleased at the end."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth present: "We know their approach, their intensity and physical they are. They cover ground so much and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Regarding today as the initial of three matches at home back-to-back: "To start with a three points in this round would be fantastic. There are three crucial matches before the break for internationals and I hope we achieve the full nine points. Our attention is on today and afterwards we will see the next matches."
