Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City get ready to entertain Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game finishes," commented City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Remarks from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the match: "It's a vital game. We face a top team and now they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We're aware how they play, their high energy and combative they are. They run so much and make every game so hard."
Regarding today as the opening of three matches at home in a row: "To start with a win this week would be amazing. There are three vital tests ahead of the international break and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on this game and next week we will see the next matches."
