Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while the Citizens prepare to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I hope we can be pleased when the game finishes," said Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We're up against a top team currently they are second. I hope we can be pleased after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat the visitors offer: "We understand their approach, how intense and physical they are. They work tirelessly a lot and turn each match challenging."
Speaking about today as the first of three home games back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be fantastic. We have three vital challenges ahead of the FIFA window and I'm confident we get the full nine points. We must concentrate on this game and next week we will consider the following games."
