Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while City prepare to host Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game concludes," said City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We face a top team and now they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be happy after the final whistle."
On the challenge Bournemouth pose: "We're aware their style, their high energy and combative they are. They cover ground so much and make every game very difficult."
On today being the first of three home games consecutively: "Kicking off with a win now would be fantastic. We have three really important tests ahead of the FIFA window and I'm confident we secure the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will consider the next matches."
