The match is planned for 16:30 GMT while the Citizens get ready to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be pleased at the end of the game concludes," commented City player Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from the City Star
On the importance of the game: "This is crucial. We face a top team currently they are in second place. I hope we can be happy when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We know how they play, how intense and physical they are. They run extensively and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Speaking about today as the initial of three matches at home back-to-back: "Kicking off with a victory in this round would be fantastic. We have three vital matches prior to the break for internationals and I'm confident we get the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on this game and later we will consider the following games."
