Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT as City get ready to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game finishes," stated City player Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the game: "This is crucial. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are second. I hope we can be happy after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We know their approach, how intense and aggressive they are. They cover ground extensively and ensure every fixture challenging."
Regarding today as the initial of three matches at home in a row: "To start with a win in this round would be brilliant. There are three vital tests ahead of the break for internationals and I'm confident we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on this game and afterwards we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
