The match is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT as Manchester City aim to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game is over," said Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "This is crucial. We are playing a top team and now they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We know their style, how intense and aggressive they are. They cover ground a lot and turn each match so hard."
On today being the opening of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "To start with a three points this week would be brilliant. We have three really important tests before the FIFA window and I hope we get the three wins. Our attention is on now and later we will look at the next matches."
