The match is scheduled for half past four GMT while City get ready to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game finishes," said City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are second. Hopefully we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We're aware their style, how intense and combative they are. They run extensively and make every game very difficult."
On today being the initial of three home games back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win this week would be fantastic. We have three vital matches before the international break and hopefully we achieve the three wins. Let's focus on now and later we will look at the following games."
