Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while Manchester City aim to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game finishes," commented Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the game: "This is crucial. We face a quality opponent currently they are second. Hopefully we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
On the challenge Bournemouth offer: "We're aware their approach, their intensity and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly extensively and make every game challenging."
Regarding today as the initial of three home games in a row: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be brilliant. We have three really important challenges ahead of the international break and I'm confident we secure the three wins. We must concentrate on now and later we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
