Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT while City aim to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be pleased when the game finishes," said City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Remarks from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the match: "It's a vital game. We face a strong side and now they are second. Hopefully we can be pleased when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We know their approach, how intense and aggressive they are. They cover ground a lot and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Speaking about today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "Beginning with a win in this round would be fantastic. We have three really important matches ahead of the FIFA window and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on this game and later we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
