Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while City prepare to entertain Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game is over," stated City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the match: "It's really important. We face a top team and now they are second. Hopefully we can be satisfied when it's over."
Regarding the threat the visitors present: "We understand how they play, their high energy and physical they are. They run so much and turn each match so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "To start with a win in this round would be brilliant. We have three crucial matches prior to the FIFA window and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on this game and afterwards we will see the upcoming fixtures."
