The match is set for 4:30 PM GMT while the Citizens aim to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game concludes," commented Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are second. Hopefully we can be pleased after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors offer: "We know their approach, their intensity and combative they are. They work tirelessly a lot and turn each match so hard."
Speaking about today as the initial of three matches at home back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win now would be brilliant. We have three really important tests prior to the international break and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and afterwards we will consider the following games."
