Kickoff is scheduled for half past four GMT as City get ready to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game concludes," stated City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "This is crucial. We face a quality opponent and now they are second. Hopefully we can be pleased when it's over."
On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We're aware their approach, how intense and aggressive they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture so hard."
Speaking about today as the initial of three matches at home back-to-back: "To start with a three points now would be brilliant. There are three crucial challenges before the international break and I hope we achieve the three wins. Our attention is on today and later we will consider the upcoming fixtures."
