Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as Manchester City aim to host Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied when the game is over," said Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Important Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the game: "This is crucial. We're up against a top team and now they are second. Hopefully we can be happy when it's over."
Regarding the threat the visitors present: "We're aware their style, how intense and combative they are. They cover ground extensively and turn each match so hard."
On today being the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "To start with a victory in this round would be fantastic. There are three really important matches prior to the international break and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on this game and later we will consider the following games."
