Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT as City aim to host Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game is over," said Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We face a top team and now they are in second place. I hope we can be pleased at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors pose: "We know their approach, how intense and combative they are. They run a lot and turn each match challenging."
Speaking about today as the opening of three matches at home consecutively: "To start with a win this week would be amazing. We have three vital matches ahead of the FIFA window and hopefully we secure the full nine points. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will see the following games."
