Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT while Manchester City aim to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game finishes," commented City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We're up against a top team currently they are second. I'm optimistic we can be happy when it's over."
Regarding the threat the visitors pose: "We know how they play, their intensity and combative they are. They run a lot and make every game very difficult."
Speaking about today as the first of three home games in a row: "To start with a win in this round would be fantastic. There are three really important matches prior to the break for internationals and I'm confident we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on today and next week we will see the following games."
