Kickoff is planned for half past four GMT while the Citizens prepare to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be pleased when the game is over," commented City player Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "It's a vital game. We face a strong side and now they are second. I hope we can be happy after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth present: "We're aware how they play, how intense and combative they are. They run extensively and ensure every fixture so hard."
On today being the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Beginning with a victory this week would be brilliant. There are three really important tests prior to the FIFA window and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and next week we will look at the following games."
