The match is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens aim to entertain Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game concludes," said City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the game: "This is crucial. We face a strong side and now they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be happy when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We understand their approach, how intense and combative they are. They work tirelessly so much and turn each match so hard."
On today being the initial of three matches at home back-to-back: "To start with a win in this round would be amazing. There are three crucial matches prior to the international break and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on this game and later we will look at the next matches."
