Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City aim to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be happy at the end of the game finishes," commented City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the game: "It's a vital game. We face a strong side currently they are second. I hope we can be pleased after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth offer: "We understand how they play, how intense and combative they are. They cover ground so much and make every game very difficult."
On today being the initial of three matches at home consecutively: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be fantastic. We have three crucial tests ahead of the international break and I'm confident we secure the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on now and next week we will consider the next matches."
