Kickoff is set for 16:30 GMT while City aim to entertain Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game concludes," said City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the match: "It's really important. We face a top team currently they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be satisfied when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We understand their approach, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run extensively and ensure every fixture so hard."
On today being the first of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a three points now would be amazing. We have three vital matches before the break for internationals and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on today and next week we will look at the following games."
