Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as Manchester City get ready to entertain Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game is over," stated Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the game: "This is crucial. We face a quality opponent currently they are second. Hopefully we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors offer: "We understand how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They cover ground a lot and make every game so hard."
Speaking about today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a victory this week would be brilliant. There are three crucial matches prior to the break for internationals and I'm confident we get the full nine points. We must concentrate on today and next week we will look at the following games."
