The match is planned for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City get ready to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game concludes," commented City player Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We face a quality opponent currently they are second. I'm optimistic we can be happy at the end."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth pose: "We know their approach, their intensity and combative they are. They run a lot and make every game very difficult."
Regarding today as the initial of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a victory in this round would be amazing. There are three really important challenges ahead of the international break and I'm confident we secure the three wins. Our attention is on now and afterwards we will look at the next matches."
