Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as Manchester City prepare to host Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game finishes," commented Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "It's really important. We're up against a top team currently they are in second place. I hope we can be happy after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat the visitors present: "We know how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They cover ground a lot and turn each match very difficult."
Speaking about today as the first of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Beginning with a victory this week would be fantastic. We have three vital challenges before the break for internationals and I'm confident we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and next week we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
