The match is planned for half past four GMT while the Citizens get ready to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game concludes," said Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the game: "This is crucial. We're up against a top team and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be happy when it's over."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We know their approach, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run a lot and ensure every fixture so hard."
Regarding today as the opening of three home games in a row: "Beginning with a victory now would be fantastic. We have three really important tests ahead of the FIFA window and hopefully we get the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on today and later we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
