The match is set for 4:30 PM GMT as Manchester City get ready to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game is over," said City player Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the match: "It's a vital game. We face a top team and now they are second. Hopefully we can be pleased at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors offer: "We understand how they play, their high energy and aggressive they are. They run a lot and ensure every fixture so hard."
On today being the opening of three home games in a row: "Kicking off with a three points now would be fantastic. We have three crucial challenges before the break for internationals and hopefully we get the three wins. Let's focus on today and later we will look at the following games."
