Kickoff is set for half past four GMT as the Citizens get ready to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be happy at the end of the game is over," commented City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the game: "This is crucial. We face a quality opponent currently they are in second place. I hope we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We're aware how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a victory now would be amazing. We have three crucial matches ahead of the international break and hopefully we secure the three wins. Let's focus on today and afterwards we will look at the following games."
