Kickoff is planned for half past four GMT as Manchester City aim to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be happy when the game finishes," stated City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the game: "It's a vital game. We face a strong side currently they are second. I hope we can be satisfied when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We understand their style, their high energy and combative they are. They cover ground a lot and make every game challenging."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home in a row: "Kicking off with a victory this week would be brilliant. We have three crucial tests before the break for internationals and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and later we will look at the next matches."
