The match is set for 4:30 PM GMT while City prepare to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game is over," said Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the match: "It's really important. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be pleased at the end."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth offer: "We know their style, their intensity and physical they are. They work tirelessly extensively and turn each match so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of three home games consecutively: "Kicking off with a win this week would be brilliant. There are three crucial matches ahead of the international break and hopefully we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and next week we will look at the next matches."
