The match is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as City prepare to entertain Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game finishes," commented City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Comments from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We are playing a strong side and now they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied at the end."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We understand how they play, how intense and physical they are. They run extensively and make every game very difficult."
Speaking about today as the initial of three home games back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be fantastic. We have three vital challenges before the international break and I hope we get the full nine points. We must concentrate on now and later we will look at the following games."
