The match is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as Manchester City get ready to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be pleased at the end of the game finishes," said City player Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We face a top team and now they are second. Hopefully we can be pleased after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth offer: "We're aware how they play, their intensity and combative they are. They run extensively and turn each match challenging."
Speaking about today as the opening of three home games in a row: "Kicking off with a three points in this round would be fantastic. There are three crucial matches prior to the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on this game and afterwards we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
