The match is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as Manchester City prepare to host Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game concludes," stated City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Comments from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the game: "It's really important. We are playing a top team and now they are second. Hopefully we can be happy when it's over."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We understand their approach, their high energy and physical they are. They cover ground so much and make every game very difficult."
Regarding today as the first of three matches at home consecutively: "Beginning with a three points in this round would be amazing. We have three vital challenges ahead of the FIFA window and I hope we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and later we will look at the next matches."
