The match is set for half past four GMT as the Citizens get ready to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be happy at the end of the game finishes," said Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's really important. We face a strong side and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be happy at the end."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth offer: "We're aware how they play, their high energy and aggressive they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture very difficult."
On today being the opening of three home games consecutively: "Kicking off with a victory in this round would be amazing. We have three really important tests before the break for internationals and I'm confident we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and later we will see the upcoming fixtures."
