Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while Manchester City aim to host Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be happy at the end of the game is over," stated City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "It's a vital game. We are playing a top team and now they are second. I hope we can be satisfied when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We understand how they play, their intensity and combative they are. They cover ground so much and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Regarding today as the opening of three matches at home back-to-back: "Beginning with a win now would be brilliant. We have three crucial matches prior to the FIFA window and I hope we secure the full nine points. We must concentrate on this game and next week we will consider the following games."
