Kickoff is set for half past four GMT as the Citizens prepare to entertain Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be happy at the end of the game is over," commented City player Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We're up against a quality opponent and now they are in second place. I hope we can be happy when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We're aware how they play, their high energy and aggressive they are. They run so much and turn each match so hard."
Regarding today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a three points in this round would be amazing. We have three crucial challenges prior to the FIFA window and I'm confident we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on this game and next week we will see the upcoming fixtures."
