The match is planned 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," commented City player Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the game: "It's a vital game. We face a top team currently they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be pleased after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We understand how they play, their intensity and physical they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture so hard."
Regarding today as the first of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "To start with a three points now would be amazing. We have three really important matches ahead of the international break and hopefully we get the full nine points. Let's focus on today and next week we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
