Kickoff is set for 16:30 GMT as City prepare to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be pleased when the game concludes," said City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We are playing a strong side and now they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be happy after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We understand how they play, how intense and physical they are. They cover ground a lot and turn each match very difficult."
On today being the first of three home games consecutively: "To start with a three points now would be fantastic. We have three really important matches ahead of the break for internationals and I'm confident we get the three wins. Let's focus on today and next week we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
