Kickoff is set for 16:30 GMT as Manchester City aim to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game concludes," stated City player Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "It's really important. We're up against a top team currently they are second. I hope we can be pleased at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We know how they play, their high energy and combative they are. They work tirelessly a lot and make every game so hard."
On today being the first of three matches at home consecutively: "To start with a victory in this round would be brilliant. We have three vital matches ahead of the FIFA window and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on now and next week we will consider the next matches."
