Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as the Citizens get ready to host Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be happy at the end of the game concludes," stated Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We face a quality opponent and now they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be pleased when it's over."
On the challenge Bournemouth pose: "We understand how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They run so much and make every game very difficult."
Speaking about today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "To start with a win now would be brilliant. We have three really important challenges before the FIFA window and I'm confident we achieve the three wins. Our attention is on now and later we will look at the following games."
