The match is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City get ready to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game is over," stated City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "It's really important. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are runner-up. I hope we can be satisfied when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We're aware their style, how intense and combative they are. They cover ground a lot and ensure every fixture challenging."
Speaking about today as the first of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "To start with a three points this week would be brilliant. We have three really important matches prior to the break for internationals and I'm confident we secure the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on this game and afterwards we will look at the following games."
