The match is set for 16:30 GMT while the Citizens aim to host Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game concludes," commented Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the match: "It's really important. We're up against a top team currently they are second. Hopefully we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We understand their style, how intense and combative they are. They run a lot and ensure every fixture very difficult."
On today being the first of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "To start with a victory now would be brilliant. We have three really important challenges prior to the FIFA window and hopefully we secure the three wins. Let's focus on today and next week we will look at the following games."
