The match is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT while City prepare to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I hope we can be pleased when the game is over," commented Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "It's really important. We are playing a top team and now they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be happy when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We know their approach, their high energy and combative they are. They run so much and make every game very difficult."
On today being the opening of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Beginning with a victory now would be fantastic. We have three really important challenges prior to the international break and I'm confident we get the full nine points. Let's focus on today and next week we will look at the next matches."
