The match is set for half past four GMT while the Citizens get ready to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game concludes," stated City player Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "It's a vital game. We're up against a strong side and now they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be pleased at the end."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth pose: "We know how they play, how intense and combative they are. They run a lot and make every game challenging."
Speaking about today as the first of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a victory now would be brilliant. There are three vital challenges before the international break and I'm confident we achieve the full nine points. Our attention is on today and later we will consider the next matches."
