Kickoff is set for half past four GMT as City aim to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game concludes," stated City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We face a quality opponent currently they are second. I'm optimistic we can be pleased when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We're aware their style, how intense and aggressive they are. They run extensively and turn each match challenging."
On today being the initial of three matches at home back-to-back: "Kicking off with a three points in this round would be fantastic. We have three really important challenges prior to the international break and hopefully we secure the full nine points. Let's focus on now and later we will look at the next matches."
