Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens aim to entertain Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I hope we can be happy at the end of the game finishes," said Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the game: "This is crucial. We're up against a top team and now they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be satisfied when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We understand their approach, how intense and combative they are. They run extensively and make every game so hard."
Speaking about today as the opening of three home games in a row: "To start with a win now would be brilliant. We have three really important challenges prior to the FIFA window and I hope we achieve the three wins. Our attention is on today and afterwards we will look at the following games."
