Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT while the Citizens aim to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied when the game finishes," commented City player Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's really important. We are playing a strong side and now they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We're aware their style, their intensity and combative they are. They cover ground so much and make every game very difficult."
Speaking about today as the opening of three home games back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win this week would be fantastic. We have three crucial tests before the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the full nine points. Our attention is on now and afterwards we will look at the next matches."
