Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT while City get ready to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game concludes," said Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "This is crucial. We are playing a top team and now they are second. Hopefully we can be pleased after the final whistle."
On the challenge the visitors present: "We know how they play, how intense and combative they are. They work tirelessly so much and make every game so hard."
Regarding today as the first of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "Kicking off with a win now would be fantastic. There are three crucial tests ahead of the FIFA window and I'm confident we get the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on now and next week we will look at the next matches."
