The match is planned for half past four GMT while City aim to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be happy at the end of the game is over," stated City player Gonzalez.
Notable Remarks from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the match: "It's really important. We're up against a top team and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be pleased after the final whistle."
On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We know how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They cover ground so much and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Speaking about today as the opening of three matches at home back-to-back: "To start with a victory in this round would be amazing. We have three really important matches ahead of the international break and I hope we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on this game and next week we will look at the next matches."
