Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens prepare to entertain Bournemouth in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be pleased at the end of the game finishes," commented City player Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the game: "It's really important. We are playing a strong side currently they are second. Hopefully we can be happy at the end."
On the challenge the visitors pose: "We understand how they play, how intense and physical they are. They cover ground so much and ensure every fixture challenging."
On today being the opening of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a victory now would be brilliant. We have three vital tests ahead of the break for internationals and I hope we achieve the full nine points. We must concentrate on now and afterwards we will consider the upcoming fixtures."
