Kickoff is set for 16:30 GMT as City get ready to entertain Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game finishes," stated Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Regarding the significance of the game: "This is crucial. We're up against a top team and now they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied when it's over."
On the challenge the visitors pose: "We're aware how they play, their intensity and physical they are. They run so much and turn each match so hard."
On today being the initial of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be fantastic. There are three really important challenges before the international break and I hope we achieve the full nine points. We must concentrate on today and next week we will see the next matches."
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