The match is set for 16:30 GMT as the Citizens get ready to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I hope we can be satisfied at the end of the game is over," commented Manchester City midfielder 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 second. Hopefully we can be pleased at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors offer: "We know how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly extensively and ensure every fixture so hard."
On today being the opening of three matches at home back-to-back: "To start with a win now would be amazing. We have three vital tests prior to the FIFA window and I'm confident we get the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on now and afterwards we will consider the next matches."
