The match is set for 4:30 PM GMT while City aim to entertain Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied when the game finishes," stated City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the match: "It's really important. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are second. I hope we can be pleased at the end."
On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We know their style, how intense and aggressive they are. They cover ground extensively and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Speaking about today as the initial of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a three points in this round would be brilliant. We have three crucial challenges ahead of the international break and I'm confident we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will look at the following games."
