Kickoff is set for 16:30 GMT as City get ready to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be happy at the end of the game is over," stated Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's really important. We're up against a top team and now they are in second place. I hope we can be happy after the final whistle."
On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We're aware their style, how intense and combative they are. They cover ground so much and ensure every fixture so hard."
On today being the first of three home games consecutively: "To start with a win in this round would be amazing. We have three crucial matches before the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and afterwards we will consider the upcoming fixtures."
