Kickoff is planned for half past four GMT as Manchester City get ready to host Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I hope we can be pleased when the game finishes," said City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the game: "It's a vital game. We face a top team and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors offer: "We're aware their approach, their high energy and combative they are. They run so much and make every game challenging."
Speaking about today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "Kicking off with a victory in this round would be fantastic. We have three really important tests prior to the break for internationals and hopefully we get the three wins. Let's focus on this game and next week we will see the following games."
