Kickoff is planned for half past four GMT while Manchester City prepare to entertain Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied at the end of the game is over," commented Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Key Comments from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the match: "It's really important. We're up against a top team currently they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be happy when it's over."
On the challenge Bournemouth pose: "We understand how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They cover ground a lot and ensure every fixture challenging."
Speaking about today as the opening of three home games consecutively: "Kicking off with a win now would be brilliant. We have three really important tests prior to the FIFA window and hopefully we achieve the three wins. We must concentrate on now and next week we will look at the following games."
