The match is scheduled for half past four GMT as Manchester City get ready to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game is over," commented City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the match: "It's really important. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are second. Hopefully we can be pleased when it's over."
On the challenge the visitors present: "We know how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They run so much and turn each match so hard."
Regarding today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a victory now would be amazing. There are three vital matches before the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on this game and afterwards we will see the following games."
