The match is planned for 16:30 GMT as Manchester City get ready to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game finishes," commented Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Key Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's really important. We face a strong side currently they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors offer: "We know how they play, their intensity and physical they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture so hard."
On today being the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "To start with a victory now would be amazing. There are three really important tests before the break for internationals and I'm confident we get the full nine points. Our attention is on this game and next week we will see the next matches."
