The match is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT while City get ready to entertain Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game finishes," said City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We face a top team currently they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be happy when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We're aware how they play, their high energy and aggressive they are. They run so much and make every game very difficult."
Regarding today as the first of three home games consecutively: "Kicking off with a victory this week would be fantastic. We have three crucial challenges before the break for internationals and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on this game and afterwards we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
