Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT while City aim to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied at the end of the game finishes," commented City player Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the game: "It's really important. We are playing a strong side and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We're aware how they play, their intensity and physical they are. They work tirelessly a lot and ensure every fixture challenging."
On today being the first of three home games back-to-back: "Kicking off with a victory in this round would be brilliant. We have three crucial challenges prior to the international break and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on today and next week we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
