The match is set for half past four GMT as Manchester City aim to host Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be happy at the end of the game finishes," said City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We're up against a top team and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be happy when it's over."
Regarding the threat the visitors offer: "We know how they play, their intensity and physical they are. They run extensively and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Speaking about today as the opening of three matches at home consecutively: "Kicking off with a three points now would be fantastic. We have three crucial tests ahead of the break for internationals and I'm confident we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and next week we will look at the next matches."
