The match is planned for 16:30 GMT while City get ready to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be happy at the end of the game is over," commented Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the game: "It's really important. We are playing a strong side currently they are second. Hopefully we can be satisfied at the end."
On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We know their approach, how intense and physical they are. They cover ground a lot and turn each match so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a three points now would be fantastic. We have three really important tests ahead of the international break and I'm confident we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on now and afterwards we will consider the next matches."
