Kickoff is scheduled for half past four GMT as Manchester City get ready to host Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied at the end of the game finishes," commented City player Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We face a top team and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be happy after the final whistle."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We understand how they play, their intensity and combative they are. They cover ground a lot and make every game very difficult."
Speaking about today as the opening of three home games consecutively: "To start with a three points in this round would be fantastic. We have three vital matches ahead of the international break and I'm confident we get the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on today and later we will see the following games."
