Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT while Manchester City aim to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," commented Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We are playing a strong side currently they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be happy after the final whistle."
On the challenge the visitors pose: "We're aware their approach, their intensity and physical they are. They cover ground extensively and turn each match very difficult."
Regarding today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "Kicking off with a three points in this round would be brilliant. We have three vital challenges ahead of the break for internationals and I'm confident we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and afterwards we will look at the next matches."
