The match is set for 4:30 PM GMT as Manchester City aim to entertain Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game is over," stated City player Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We face a top team and now they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be satisfied at the end."
On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We understand how they play, their high energy and physical they are. They work tirelessly so much and ensure every fixture challenging."
On today being the opening of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be brilliant. We have three really important challenges before the FIFA window and hopefully we secure the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on this game and later we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
