Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City aim to entertain Bournemouth in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be pleased at the end of the game finishes," stated City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the game: "It's really important. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are second. I hope we can be pleased when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We're aware their style, their high energy and aggressive they are. They run extensively and make every game so hard."
On today being the opening of three matches at home in a row: "To start with a win this week would be fantastic. We have three really important tests before the FIFA window and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and afterwards we will look at the next matches."
