The match is planned for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City aim to entertain Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied when the game concludes," stated Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We face a top team and now they are runner-up. I hope we can be happy at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors offer: "We're aware their approach, their high energy and aggressive they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture challenging."
On today being the first of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "Kicking off with a victory now would be fantastic. We have three really important matches prior to the international break and I hope we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on this game and afterwards we will consider the next matches."
