Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while the Citizens aim to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be pleased when the game concludes," stated Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the game: "This is crucial. We're up against a quality opponent currently they are in second place. Hopefully we can be happy at the end."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We know their style, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture so hard."
Regarding today as the first of three home games in a row: "To start with a three points now would be fantastic. There are three vital tests ahead of the break for internationals and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on this game and next week we will look at the next matches."
