The match is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while City prepare to entertain Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game concludes," commented Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We're up against a strong side currently they are in second place. I hope we can be happy after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth offer: "We understand how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly a lot and ensure every fixture challenging."
On today being the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "To start with a victory in this round would be amazing. We have three really important matches prior to the break for internationals and I'm confident we secure the three wins. We must concentrate on now and next week we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
