The match is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while the Citizens prepare to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied at the end of the game is over," said City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "It's really important. We face a strong side and now they are second. I hope we can be happy when it's over."
On the challenge Bournemouth pose: "We understand how they play, how intense and combative they are. They work tirelessly so much and make every game so hard."
On today being the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "Beginning with a win now would be fantastic. We have three crucial challenges prior to the break for internationals and I'm confident we achieve the full nine points. Let's focus on this game and later we will look at the following games."
