Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens aim to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game finishes," commented Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the game: "This is crucial. We are playing a top team currently they are in second place. Hopefully we can be pleased when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors offer: "We know their style, how intense and aggressive they are. They run extensively and turn each match very difficult."
On today being the initial of three matches at home in a row: "Kicking off with a three points in this round would be amazing. We have three crucial tests before the break for internationals and I'm confident we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on this game and afterwards we will look at the following games."
