The match is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while City aim to entertain Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be pleased at the end of the game concludes," said Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We are playing a top team and now they are second. I hope we can be satisfied at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We know how they play, how intense and combative they are. They run so much and make every game so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home consecutively: "Beginning with a win now would be brilliant. There are three crucial matches before the international break and hopefully we secure the three wins. Let's focus on this game and later we will consider the following games."
