Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as Manchester City get ready to host Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," commented City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the match: "It's really important. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be pleased after the final whistle."
On the challenge the visitors present: "We understand how they play, their high energy and aggressive they are. They run so much and make every game so hard."
On today being the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a three points this week would be amazing. We have three crucial matches ahead of the international break and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on this game and afterwards we will consider the next matches."
