The match is scheduled for half past four GMT as City get ready to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game finishes," said City player Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are second. Hopefully we can be pleased when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We know how they play, their intensity and physical they are. They run a lot and turn each match challenging."
On today being the first of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Beginning with a three points in this round would be amazing. There are three vital challenges ahead of the international break and I'm confident we get the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on today and next week we will consider the upcoming fixtures."
