Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT while City get ready to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game finishes," stated City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "It's really important. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are runner-up. I hope we can be happy at the end."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth offer: "We understand their style, their intensity and aggressive they are. They cover ground so much and make every game so hard."
On today being the initial of three matches at home in a row: "Beginning with a win now would be amazing. There are three vital challenges ahead of the international break and hopefully we achieve the full nine points. Our attention is on now and next week we will see the following games."
