The match is planned for half past four GMT while City prepare to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be happy when the game finishes," stated City player Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the match: "This is crucial. We face a quality opponent currently they are second. Hopefully we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We understand their approach, how intense and aggressive they are. They cover ground a lot and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Speaking about today as the initial of three matches at home back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win this week would be fantastic. There are three really important tests prior to the FIFA window and I'm confident we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and later we will consider the following games."
