The match is set for half past four GMT while the Citizens aim to entertain Bournemouth in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game is over," commented Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Important Comments from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the game: "It's really important. We're up against a top team and now they are second. I hope we can be pleased at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We're aware how they play, their intensity and physical they are. They cover ground so much and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "To start with a win now would be brilliant. There are three really important matches before the FIFA window and I hope we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on this game and afterwards we will look at the next matches."
