The match is planned for 16:30 GMT as City get ready to host Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I hope we can be satisfied at the end of the game finishes," stated Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth pose: "We know their style, their intensity and physical they are. They run a lot and make every game challenging."
On today being the opening of three matches at home back-to-back: "Beginning with a victory now would be amazing. We have three really important matches before the international break and hopefully we get the full nine points. We must concentrate on today and later we will look at the next matches."
