Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT as the Citizens aim to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be happy at the end of the game finishes," said City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "It's really important. We face a top team currently they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be pleased when it's over."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth present: "We know how they play, their intensity and physical they are. They run so much and make every game so hard."
Regarding today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a three points this week would be fantastic. There are three crucial matches ahead of the FIFA window and hopefully we secure the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on today and later we will see the next matches."
