The match is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as City prepare to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be satisfied when the game is over," said City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the match: "It's a vital game. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are second. I hope we can be happy when it's over."
On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We understand how they play, how intense and combative they are. They work tirelessly so much and turn each match challenging."
On today being the first of three matches at home consecutively: "To start with a three points in this round would be amazing. We have three vital tests prior to the international break and hopefully we get the three wins. Our attention is on now and later we will look at the next matches."
