The match is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as the Citizens aim to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game is over," stated City player Nico Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We face a top team currently they are in second place. Hopefully we can be pleased at the end."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth offer: "We understand their approach, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home consecutively: "Kicking off with a win this week would be fantastic. There are three vital tests ahead of the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the full nine points. Our attention is on today and afterwards we will see the next matches."
