Kickoff is set for 16:30 GMT as the Citizens prepare to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," said City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the game: "This is crucial. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are in second place. I hope we can be satisfied at the end."
On the challenge the visitors pose: "We understand how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run so much and turn each match so hard."
Regarding today as the first of three home games back-to-back: "Beginning with a win in this round would be brilliant. We have three vital tests before the FIFA window and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on now and later we will look at the next matches."
