Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens prepare to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game finishes," said Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We face a quality opponent currently they are in second place. I hope we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We're aware how they play, how intense and combative they are. They run extensively and turn each match very difficult."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "Beginning with a three points this week would be amazing. We have three really important matches ahead of the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and next week we will consider the following games."
