Kickoff is set for half past four GMT as Manchester City prepare to host Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game is over," said City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the game: "It's really important. We're up against a strong side and now they are second. I hope we can be happy when it's over."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth pose: "We understand how they play, their high energy and aggressive they are. They run a lot and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home consecutively: "To start with a three points now would be fantastic. There are three really important challenges prior to the international break and I'm confident we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and next week we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
