Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as City prepare to entertain Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game finishes," commented Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the match: "It's a vital game. We face a strong side and now they are second. Hopefully we can be pleased at the end."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth pose: "We're aware how they play, their intensity and combative they are. They run so much and turn each match very difficult."
On today being the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "To start with a win in this round would be brilliant. We have three crucial tests prior to the international break and hopefully we achieve the three wins. We must concentrate on now and next week we will consider the upcoming fixtures."
