Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while City aim to entertain Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game concludes," said City player Nico Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the match: "It's a vital game. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are runner-up. I hope we can be happy at the end."
On the challenge Bournemouth offer: "We're aware their style, how intense and combative they are. They work tirelessly extensively and ensure every fixture so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "To start with a victory this week would be brilliant. There are three crucial matches prior to the FIFA window and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on this game and afterwards we will look at the following games."
