Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT while City get ready to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be happy when the game finishes," said Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the game: "It's a vital game. We face a quality opponent and now they are second. Hopefully we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We understand how they play, their high energy and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly extensively and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Speaking about today as the opening of three matches at home consecutively: "Kicking off with a victory now would be amazing. There are three crucial tests ahead of the international break and hopefully we achieve the three wins. We must concentrate on today and afterwards we will consider the upcoming fixtures."
