Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as City get ready to host Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be satisfied at the end of the game is over," said City player Gonzalez.
Key Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the match: "This is crucial. We are playing a top team currently they are second. Hopefully we can be pleased when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We know their approach, how intense and combative they are. They cover ground extensively and make every game so hard."
Regarding today as the first of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be fantastic. There are three really important challenges prior to the break for internationals and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on today and next week we will see the following games."
