Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT while Manchester City prepare to entertain Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game finishes," said City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We face a strong side currently they are in second place. Hopefully we can be happy at the end."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth offer: "We understand their style, their intensity and combative they are. They run a lot and make every game challenging."
On today being the first of three matches at home consecutively: "Beginning with a three points now would be brilliant. There are three vital tests ahead of the international break and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on today and later we will look at the following games."
