Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT while Manchester City prepare to entertain Bournemouth in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game concludes," commented Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We're up against a top team and now they are second. Hopefully we can be pleased when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We understand their style, their intensity and combative they are. They work tirelessly so much and ensure every fixture challenging."
Regarding today as the first of three home games back-to-back: "To start with a win in this round would be amazing. There are three really important challenges ahead of the international break and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on this game and afterwards we will look at the following games."
