The match is set for 16:30 GMT as Manchester City aim to entertain Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be satisfied when the game finishes," commented Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "It's a vital game. We face a top team and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be happy at the end."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth present: "We're aware their approach, their intensity and physical they are. They work tirelessly so much and ensure every fixture very difficult."
On today being the initial of three home games in a row: "Kicking off with a three points this week would be fantastic. We have three really important challenges ahead of the FIFA window and hopefully we secure the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on now and later we will look at the following games."
