The match is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while City get ready to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be satisfied when the game finishes," commented Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Remarks from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "This is crucial. We face a top team currently they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We know their approach, their high energy and combative they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture very difficult."
On today being the initial of three matches at home in a row: "To start with a win now would be amazing. There are three vital matches prior to the break for internationals and I'm confident we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
