Kickoff is set for 16:30 GMT as the Citizens prepare to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied when the game concludes," commented City player Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We face a top team and now they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be happy after the final whistle."
On the challenge the visitors pose: "We know their style, their high energy and aggressive they are. They run a lot and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Regarding today as the first of three home games consecutively: "Beginning with a victory now would be amazing. We have three vital challenges before the international break and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on today and next week we will consider the following games."
