The match is planned for 16:30 GMT as City aim to host Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied when the game concludes," stated City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's really important. We are playing a strong side currently they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be happy when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors offer: "We know how they play, their high energy and combative they are. They cover ground a lot and make every game very difficult."
Regarding today as the initial of three matches at home in a row: "Kicking off with a victory now would be amazing. We have three really important tests before the break for internationals and I'm confident we get the full nine points. Our attention is on today and next week we will see the following games."
