The match is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as City prepare to entertain Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," commented City player Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "This is crucial. We face a strong side and now they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be happy at the end."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth offer: "We understand how they play, their high energy and combative they are. They work tirelessly extensively and ensure every fixture challenging."
Speaking about today as the initial of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be brilliant. We have three crucial tests prior to the international break and I hope we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and later we will look at the next matches."
