The match is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as City get ready to entertain Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I hope we can be pleased at the end of the game concludes," stated Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "It's really important. We're up against a top team and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We understand their style, their intensity and physical they are. They run extensively and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Speaking about today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a win now would be brilliant. We have three vital challenges ahead of the international break and hopefully we secure the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and later we will see the following games."
