Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while Manchester City get ready to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied at the end of the game finishes," stated City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We're up against a quality opponent and now they are in second place. I hope we can be pleased when it's over."
Regarding the threat the visitors present: "We know their style, how intense and combative they are. They work tirelessly a lot and make every game very difficult."
On today being the first of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Beginning with a win this week would be brilliant. We have three really important matches ahead of the break for internationals and I'm confident we secure the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on today and afterwards we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
