Kickoff is scheduled for half past four GMT while the Citizens prepare to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game finishes," said Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's really important. We're up against a quality opponent currently they are second. Hopefully we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
On the challenge Bournemouth pose: "We understand their style, their intensity and combative they are. They run a lot and make every game so hard."
Regarding today as the first of three matches at home in a row: "Beginning with a three points in this round would be brilliant. We have three vital challenges prior to the break for internationals and I'm confident we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and next week we will look at the following games."
