Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens aim to host Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," commented City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We're up against a top team and now they are second. I hope we can be happy at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors offer: "We know their approach, how intense and combative they are. They cover ground so much and turn each match so hard."
Regarding today as the first of three matches at home in a row: "Beginning with a victory this week would be amazing. There are three really important tests prior to the FIFA window and I'm confident we secure the three wins. Let's focus on today and next week we will look at the following games."
