Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens get ready to entertain Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied when the game finishes," stated City player Gonzalez.
Important Comments from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the match: "It's a vital game. We face a quality opponent currently they are second. I hope we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We know their approach, how intense and combative they are. They cover ground so much and turn each match challenging."
Speaking about today as the first of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "To start with a win now would be fantastic. There are three vital matches prior to the FIFA window and I hope we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on this game and next week we will see the following games."
