Kickoff is set for 16:30 GMT as Manchester City aim to host Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game is over," said City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the game: "It's really important. We face a top team and now they are in second place. I hope we can be pleased when it's over."
Regarding the threat the visitors offer: "We understand how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They run a lot and make every game very difficult."
On today being the opening of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a victory now would be fantastic. We have three really important challenges ahead of the break for internationals and hopefully we secure the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on now and next week we will consider the next matches."
