Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as City prepare to entertain Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game concludes," stated City player Nico Gonzalez.
Important Comments from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We face a top team and now they are in second place. I hope we can be happy when it's over."
Regarding the threat the visitors present: "We understand how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They run a lot and ensure every fixture very difficult."
On today being the first of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "Beginning with a win now would be brilliant. We have three vital matches ahead of the international break and hopefully we secure the full nine points. Our attention is on now and next week we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
