The match is set for half past four GMT while City aim to host Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I hope we can be happy when the game finishes," said Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are second. Hopefully we can be happy when it's over."
On the challenge the visitors pose: "We understand their approach, how intense and aggressive they are. They cover ground a lot and make every game so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of three home games consecutively: "Beginning with a three points this week would be fantastic. There are three vital challenges prior to the international break and I hope we secure the full nine points. Our attention is on now and later we will look at the next matches."
