Kickoff is set for half past four GMT while Manchester City aim to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game finishes," commented Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the match: "This is crucial. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied when it's over."
Regarding the threat the visitors offer: "We know their approach, how intense and combative they are. They run so much and make every game so hard."
On today being the initial of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "To start with a three points in this round would be brilliant. There are three really important challenges before the international break and I'm confident we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and afterwards we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
