The match is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens get ready to entertain Bournemouth on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be pleased at the end of the game finishes," commented City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the match: "It's a vital game. We are playing a top team currently they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be pleased at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We understand their style, their intensity and physical they are. They work tirelessly so much and make every game very difficult."
Regarding today as the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "Kicking off with a three points in this round would be fantastic. There are three crucial matches prior to the break for internationals and hopefully we get the three wins. Let's focus on today and next week we will look at the following games."
