The match is planned for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City get ready to entertain Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied when the game concludes," stated City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the match: "This is crucial. We're up against a strong side currently they are second. I hope we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We're aware how they play, how intense and combative they are. They run so much and turn each match challenging."
Regarding today as the initial of three matches at home back-to-back: "To start with a victory in this round would be brilliant. We have three really important tests ahead of the break for internationals and I'm confident we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and next week we will see the following games."
