Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT as City get ready to entertain Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," commented City player Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the game: "This is crucial. We face a top team currently they are second. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We understand their approach, their high energy and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly extensively and turn each match very difficult."
Regarding today as the initial of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Beginning with a three points in this round would be amazing. We have three really important challenges ahead of the international break and I'm confident we secure the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and later we will see the next matches."
