Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as Manchester City get ready to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game is over," said City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We face a quality opponent currently they are second. I hope we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We know how they play, how intense and combative they are. They work tirelessly a lot and make every game so hard."
Speaking about today as the initial of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "To start with a three points this week would be fantastic. We have three crucial challenges before the international break and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on this game and later we will consider the next matches."
