Kickoff is set for half past four GMT as Manchester City prepare to host Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied at the end of the game concludes," commented Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Remarks from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We're up against a strong side currently they are second. I hope we can be happy at the end."
On the challenge the visitors present: "We're aware their style, their intensity and physical they are. They cover ground so much and make every game so hard."
Speaking about today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "To start with a three points now would be brilliant. We have three really important tests prior to the FIFA window and hopefully we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will consider the next matches."