Kickoff is planned for half past four GMT as Manchester City get ready to host Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game concludes," commented City player Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "It's really important. We are playing a top team currently they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We know how they play, their intensity and physical they are. They run extensively and make every game so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of three home games back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be fantastic. We have three vital tests before the FIFA window and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on today and next week we will consider the upcoming fixtures."
