Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City prepare to entertain Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be happy when the game finishes," commented Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the match: "It's a vital game. We face a strong side currently they are in second place. I hope we can be happy after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We know how they play, their intensity and physical they are. They cover ground so much and ensure every fixture challenging."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home in a row: "To start with a three points in this round would be amazing. We have three crucial matches before the international break and I'm confident we get the full nine points. Our attention is on now and afterwards we will look at the next matches."
