Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT as City get ready to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," said City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We are playing a top team currently they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We understand their style, how intense and aggressive they are. They run a lot and turn each match so hard."
Speaking about today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Beginning with a three points now would be brilliant. We have three crucial matches ahead of the FIFA window and I hope we secure the full nine points. We must concentrate on now and afterwards we will look at the following games."
