The match is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens aim to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied when the game finishes," stated Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's really important. We're up against a strong side and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be happy at the end."
On the challenge the visitors present: "We're aware their approach, their intensity and combative they are. They work tirelessly a lot and ensure every fixture so hard."
Speaking about today as the initial of three matches at home consecutively: "Kicking off with a victory now would be brilliant. There are three vital challenges before the international break and hopefully we secure the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and next week we will consider the next matches."
