The match is scheduled for half past four GMT while City aim to entertain Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied at the end of the game concludes," said City player Nico Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the game: "It's a vital game. We are playing a strong side currently they are runner-up. I hope we can be satisfied at the end."
On the challenge Bournemouth pose: "We understand their approach, their intensity and combative they are. They work tirelessly a lot and ensure every fixture so hard."
Speaking about today as the initial of three matches at home back-to-back: "Kicking off with a victory this week would be brilliant. There are three really important challenges prior to the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will consider the following games."
