The match is set for 4:30 PM GMT while the Citizens get ready to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game concludes," commented Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We're aware their approach, their intensity and combative they are. They work tirelessly a lot and make every game so hard."
Regarding today as the initial of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a three points in this round would be amazing. We have three crucial challenges before the break for internationals and hopefully we get the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on this game and next week we will look at the following games."
