Kickoff is set for 16:30 GMT as the Citizens get ready to host Bournemouth on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," said Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "It's really important. We are playing a strong side and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be happy when it's over."
Regarding the threat the visitors pose: "We're aware their style, their intensity and combative they are. They run a lot and make every game so hard."
Regarding today as the opening of three home games consecutively: "Beginning with a victory now would be amazing. We have three really important tests prior to the international break and I'm confident we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and later we will see the following games."
