Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT while Manchester City prepare to entertain Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game finishes," commented City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Comments from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We're up against a quality opponent and now they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be pleased after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth offer: "We're aware their approach, their high energy and combative they are. They run a lot and ensure every fixture so hard."
Regarding today as the first of three matches at home in a row: "Kicking off with a three points in this round would be fantastic. We have three really important challenges before the FIFA window and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on today and next week we will look at the next matches."
