Kickoff is scheduled for half past four GMT while City aim to host Bournemouth on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," commented City player Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "It's a vital game. We face a quality opponent currently they are in second place. I hope we can be pleased at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We know how they play, how intense and physical they are. They cover ground so much and make every game so hard."
Regarding today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Beginning with a win in this round would be brilliant. There are three crucial tests before the international break and I hope we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will see the upcoming fixtures."
