Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens prepare to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I hope we can be satisfied at the end of the game finishes," said Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the game: "This is crucial. We are playing a top team and now they are in second place. I hope we can be happy when it's over."
Regarding the threat the visitors offer: "We understand their approach, their intensity and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly a lot and make every game challenging."
Regarding today as the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win this week would be amazing. There are three vital tests prior to the break for internationals and hopefully we secure the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on today and next week we will see the following games."
