The match is planned for 16:30 GMT as City aim to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game is over," said City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the match: "It's really important. We're up against a top team currently they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be happy when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We understand how they play, their high energy and aggressive they are. They run a lot and make every game challenging."
On today being the opening of three matches at home in a row: "Kicking off with a victory in this round would be fantastic. There are three vital challenges prior to the international break and I hope we secure the three wins. Let's focus on today and next week we will look at the following games."
