The match is set for 16:30 GMT as City get ready to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," commented Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the match: "This is crucial. We face a top team and now they are runner-up. I hope we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We know how they play, their high energy and combative they are. They run so much and make every game very difficult."
Speaking about today as the opening of three matches at home consecutively: "To start with a win this week would be amazing. There are three really important tests ahead of the international break and hopefully we secure the three wins. Our attention is on this game and later we will look at the next matches."
