The match is scheduled for half past four GMT while City prepare to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game is over," said Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We face a strong side and now they are second. I hope we can be satisfied at the end."
On the challenge Bournemouth offer: "We understand their approach, their intensity and physical they are. They work tirelessly extensively and ensure every fixture challenging."
On today being the initial of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "To start with a victory this week would be brilliant. There are three crucial matches prior to the break for internationals and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and later we will look at the next matches."