Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT as the Citizens get ready to host Bournemouth on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be happy at the end of the game is over," said City player Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "It's a vital game. We're up against a top team currently they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We know how they play, their intensity and physical they are. They run extensively and ensure every fixture challenging."
On today being the initial of three matches at home consecutively: "Beginning with a win now would be brilliant. We have three crucial tests prior to the break for internationals and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and next week we will consider the following games."
