The match is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as the Citizens prepare to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied when the game finishes," stated Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Important Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the game: "It's a vital game. We're up against a top team currently they are second. I hope we can be pleased at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We understand how they play, their intensity and combative they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture challenging."
On today being the initial of three matches at home consecutively: "Kicking off with a victory in this round would be amazing. We have three really important challenges before the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the full nine points. Our attention is on today and next week we will see the following games."
