The match is scheduled for half past four GMT while City aim to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game finishes," stated Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are second. I hope we can be pleased when it's over."
On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We know how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They cover ground so much and turn each match challenging."
Regarding today as the opening of three home games consecutively: "Kicking off with a three points this week would be amazing. There are three crucial tests prior to the break for internationals and I'm confident we secure the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will consider the following games."
