Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as City get ready to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game is over," said City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Remarks from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the game: "This is crucial. We are playing a top team currently they are second. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
On the challenge the visitors pose: "We understand their style, their intensity and physical they are. They work tirelessly a lot and turn each match very difficult."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win now would be brilliant. There are three vital tests prior to the international break and I'm confident we get the full nine points. We must concentrate on this game and next week we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
