The match is planned for 16:30 GMT while City prepare to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied at the end of the game finishes," commented City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the match: "It's really important. We face a quality opponent and now they are second. Hopefully we can be happy at the end."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth present: "We understand how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They cover ground so much and turn each match so hard."
Regarding today as the first of three home games consecutively: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be fantastic. We have three vital matches ahead of the FIFA window and I'm confident we get the full nine points. Our attention is on now and afterwards we will see the next matches."
