Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT while Manchester City prepare to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied at the end of the game finishes," stated City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We are playing a strong side currently they are second. Hopefully we can be happy after the final whistle."
On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We know how they play, their high energy and physical they are. They work tirelessly a lot and turn each match very difficult."
Regarding today as the initial of three matches at home back-to-back: "Beginning with a victory this week would be fantastic. We have three vital challenges ahead of the international break and I hope we secure the full nine points. We must concentrate on now and afterwards we will consider the following games."
