Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT while City aim to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game concludes," said Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "This is crucial. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We know their approach, their intensity and physical they are. They cover ground extensively and make every game challenging."
Regarding today as the first of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "To start with a three points in this round would be amazing. We have three really important challenges ahead of the international break and hopefully we achieve the full nine points. We must concentrate on today and later we will consider the next matches."
