The match is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while City get ready to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game is over," stated Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We are playing a strong side and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be pleased when it's over."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We understand how they play, how intense and physical they are. They work tirelessly so much and make every game challenging."
Speaking about today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "To start with a win in this round would be fantastic. There are three crucial tests ahead of the break for internationals and hopefully we secure the three wins. Our attention is on today and later we will see the following games."
