Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while City prepare to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be satisfied at the end of the game finishes," commented City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the game: "It's a vital game. We're up against a top team and now they are second. I hope we can be happy when it's over."
On the challenge the visitors present: "We're aware how they play, their high energy and physical they are. They cover ground a lot and turn each match very difficult."
On today being the initial of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a three points now would be brilliant. We have three vital tests before the break for internationals and I'm confident we get the full nine points. Our attention is on now and later we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
