The match is set for 16:30 GMT while City prepare to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be happy when the game is over," commented City player Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the game: "It's a vital game. We face a strong side currently they are runner-up. I hope we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth offer: "We know their style, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run so much and make every game challenging."
On today being the opening of three matches at home back-to-back: "Beginning with a three points now would be amazing. There are three really important tests prior to the international break and I'm confident we secure the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on today and next week we will look at the next matches."