The match is scheduled for half past four GMT as Manchester City aim to host Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game concludes," stated City player Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's really important. We face a quality opponent currently they are in second place. Hopefully we can be pleased when it's over."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We understand how they play, their intensity and combative they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture very difficult."
On today being the first of three home games consecutively: "To start with a three points now would be brilliant. There are three crucial challenges before the international break and hopefully we secure the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and later we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
