Kickoff is set for 16:30 GMT as City get ready to entertain Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game finishes," commented City player Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We are playing a top team currently they are second. I hope we can be pleased at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth offer: "We understand how they play, how intense and physical they are. They run a lot and ensure every fixture challenging."
On today being the first of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "Kicking off with a three points in this round would be fantastic. There are three really important matches before the FIFA window and I hope we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on today and afterwards we will look at the following games."
