Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT while the Citizens prepare to host Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game finishes," said City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We face a strong side currently they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We understand their style, how intense and combative they are. They run so much and make every game so hard."
Regarding today as the opening of three home games in a row: "To start with a win in this round would be amazing. We have three really important challenges before the FIFA window and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on now and afterwards we will consider the following games."
