Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as City prepare to host Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game concludes," commented City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the match: "It's a vital game. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are second. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We know their approach, how intense and physical they are. They cover ground so much and make every game challenging."
On today being the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "Beginning with a win this week would be fantastic. There are three vital matches prior to the international break and I hope we achieve the three wins. Let's focus on today and next week we will look at the next matches."
