Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as City aim to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be happy at the end of the game concludes," stated Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the match: "It's really important. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are second. I'm optimistic we can be pleased when it's over."
On the challenge the visitors pose: "We understand how they play, their high energy and physical they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Speaking about today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a victory in this round would be fantastic. There are three vital tests before the international break and I'm confident we achieve the three wins. We must concentrate on now and afterwards we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
