Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT as Manchester City prepare to host the Cherries in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game is over," stated City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the game: "This is crucial. We're up against a quality opponent and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors offer: "We know how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They cover ground a lot and turn each match very difficult."
Regarding today as the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "Beginning with a win this week would be brilliant. We have three vital matches prior to the FIFA window and I'm confident we get the three wins. Our attention is on this game and later we will look at the next matches."
