Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT while Manchester City prepare to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," said Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We face a quality opponent currently they are runner-up. I hope we can be satisfied when it's over."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We understand how they play, how intense and combative they are. They run extensively and turn each match challenging."
Speaking about today as the first of three home games in a row: "To start with a win this week would be fantastic. We have three really important tests prior to the international break and hopefully we achieve the full nine points. Let's focus on today and later we will consider the next matches."
