The match is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while Manchester City get ready to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game finishes," said Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We're up against a strong side and now they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We know how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run extensively and ensure every fixture so hard."
Speaking about today as the opening of three home games consecutively: "To start with a win in this round would be fantastic. There are three crucial challenges ahead of the break for internationals and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on now and later we will see the next matches."
