Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT while City aim to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be happy at the end of the game concludes," stated City player Gonzalez.
Key Comments from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We're up against a top team and now they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be happy when it's over."
On the challenge the visitors present: "We know how they play, their intensity and physical they are. They cover ground a lot and make every game so hard."
On today being the first of three home games back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win this week would be brilliant. There are three vital matches before the international break and I'm confident we get the full nine points. Our attention is on this game and next week we will see the upcoming fixtures."
