The match is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while City prepare to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied when the game finishes," commented City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the match: "It's a vital game. We are playing a top team currently they are second. Hopefully we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We know how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly a lot and turn each match so hard."
On today being the initial of three matches at home back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win now would be fantastic. There are three crucial matches prior to the international break and hopefully we achieve the full nine points. Our attention is on this game and next week we will look at the following games."
