Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City aim to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be satisfied at the end of the game is over," said City player Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We face a strong side currently they are second. Hopefully we can be pleased when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We're aware how they play, how intense and physical they are. They work tirelessly a lot and make every game very difficult."
Speaking about today as the initial of three matches at home consecutively: "Kicking off with a three points now would be fantastic. There are three crucial challenges prior to the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the full nine points. Our attention is on now and next week we will look at the following games."
