Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City aim to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be satisfied at the end of the game is over," stated City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "It's really important. We are playing a strong side currently they are second. Hopefully we can be pleased when it's over."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We understand their approach, their intensity and aggressive they are. They cover ground a lot and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Speaking about today as the opening of three home games back-to-back: "Beginning with a three points now would be amazing. We have three vital matches prior to the break for internationals and I hope we achieve the three wins. Let's focus on now and next week we will see the upcoming fixtures."