The match is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while the Citizens aim to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game finishes," commented City player Gonzalez.
Key Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the match: "This is crucial. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are second. Hopefully we can be happy after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We know how they play, their intensity and combative they are. They run so much and turn each match very difficult."
On today being the first of three home games back-to-back: "Beginning with a three points this week would be fantastic. There are three really important tests before the international break and hopefully we achieve the three wins. Our attention is on this game and later we will consider the following games."
