The match is scheduled for half past four GMT as City aim to entertain Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied at the end of the game finishes," stated Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We face a strong side and now they are in second place. I hope we can be pleased at the end."
On the challenge the visitors pose: "We know how they play, their high energy and combative they are. They work tirelessly a lot and ensure every fixture so hard."
Speaking about today as the opening of three matches at home back-to-back: "Beginning with a win now would be amazing. There are three crucial matches ahead of the break for internationals and I'm confident we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and later we will see the next matches."
