The match is planned for 16:30 GMT while City get ready to host Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game concludes," commented Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the game: "It's a vital game. We're up against a quality opponent currently they are second. I hope we can be happy when it's over."
Regarding the threat the visitors present: "We're aware how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run a lot and ensure every fixture so hard."
On today being the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "Kicking off with a three points now would be amazing. We have three vital challenges prior to the FIFA window and I hope we get the full nine points. Let's focus on today and next week we will consider the following games."
