Kickoff is set for 16:30 GMT while the Citizens aim to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be happy when the game concludes," said Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "It's really important. We face a strong side and now they are second. Hopefully we can be happy when it's over."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth pose: "We understand their approach, their intensity and physical they are. They run a lot and turn each match so hard."
On today being the opening of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "Kicking off with a victory now would be brilliant. We have three really important matches before the break for internationals and I'm confident we get the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on today and later we will see the next matches."
