Kickoff is scheduled for half past four GMT while the Citizens aim to entertain Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be happy when the game is over," said Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are in second place. I hope we can be happy when it's over."
On the challenge Bournemouth pose: "We know how they play, their intensity and physical they are. They run a lot and turn each match so hard."
Regarding today as the first of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win now would be amazing. There are three really important tests prior to the international break and I'm confident we get the three wins. Our attention is on now and later we will look at the next matches."
