Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as Manchester City get ready to host Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game finishes," commented City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We are playing a strong side and now they are in second place. I hope we can be happy when it's over."
On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We're aware their approach, their intensity and physical they are. They cover ground so much and ensure every fixture so hard."
On today being the opening of three matches at home in a row: "To start with a three points now would be amazing. There are three crucial tests prior to the international break and hopefully we achieve the full nine points. Our attention is on today and later we will look at the following games."
