The match is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while City get ready to entertain Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be pleased at the end of the game concludes," said Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We're up against a top team and now they are second. Hopefully we can be pleased at the end."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth offer: "We know their approach, how intense and combative they are. They cover ground a lot and ensure every fixture challenging."
On today being the initial of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "To start with a victory now would be fantastic. There are three crucial challenges ahead of the break for internationals and I'm confident we secure the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and later we will look at the next matches."
