The match is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens prepare to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be happy at the end of the game is over," commented City player Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "It's a vital game. We are playing a strong side and now they are second. Hopefully we can be satisfied at the end."
On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We're aware their approach, their intensity and combative they are. They work tirelessly a lot and make every game so hard."
Regarding today as the first of three home games in a row: "To start with a win this week would be brilliant. We have three really important challenges ahead of the international break and hopefully we secure the three wins. We must concentrate on today and next week we will look at the next matches."
