Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT as City get ready to entertain Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game concludes," stated Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We face a top team and now they are second. I hope we can be satisfied at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We know their approach, their high energy and combative they are. They cover ground a lot and turn each match so hard."
Regarding today as the initial of three home games consecutively: "Kicking off with a victory in this round would be brilliant. We have three crucial tests prior to the break for internationals and hopefully we get the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on this game and afterwards we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
