Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT while the Citizens get ready to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game concludes," commented City player Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the game: "It's a vital game. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be happy at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors pose: "We know how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They cover ground so much and make every game very difficult."
On today being the first of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Beginning with a victory this week would be fantastic. We have three really important challenges prior to the international break and hopefully we secure the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on now and afterwards we will see the following games."
