Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as Manchester City get ready to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game is over," commented City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the game: "This is crucial. We are playing a strong side currently they are in second place. I hope we can be pleased when it's over."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth present: "We know how they play, their high energy and combative they are. They run extensively and turn each match so hard."
On today being the first of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win now would be amazing. We have three really important tests ahead of the FIFA window and hopefully we achieve the three wins. Let's focus on today and later we will see the upcoming fixtures."
