Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while City aim to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game concludes," said Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's really important. We face a top team and now they are second. Hopefully we can be satisfied when it's over."
Regarding the threat the visitors offer: "We understand their style, their intensity and combative they are. They work tirelessly extensively and make every game very difficult."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home consecutively: "To start with a win this week would be fantastic. There are three crucial tests ahead of the international break and hopefully we secure the three wins. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will look at the next matches."
