Kickoff is scheduled for half past four GMT while City get ready to host Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be satisfied when the game finishes," said City player Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We are playing a top team and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be happy at the end."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We understand their approach, their high energy and combative they are. They cover ground so much and make every game so hard."
On today being the opening of three home games back-to-back: "Beginning with a victory this week would be fantastic. We have three really important challenges ahead of the FIFA window and I'm confident we achieve the full nine points. We must concentrate on now and next week we will look at the following games."
