Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens prepare to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied when the game is over," commented City player Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "It's really important. We face a quality opponent and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be happy after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth offer: "We're aware their style, their intensity and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly so much and ensure every fixture so hard."
On today being the opening of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a victory in this round would be amazing. We have three crucial matches ahead of the break for internationals and hopefully we get the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on today and next week we will consider the upcoming fixtures."
