Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as Manchester City get ready to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game concludes," stated City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the game: "It's a vital game. We face a strong side and now they are runner-up. I hope we can be happy after the final whistle."
On the challenge Bournemouth pose: "We're aware how they play, their high energy and combative they are. They cover ground so much and ensure every fixture so hard."
Regarding today as the first of three matches at home consecutively: "Beginning with a win in this round would be fantastic. There are three crucial challenges before the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the three wins. We must concentrate on today and next week we will look at the following games."
