Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while the Citizens aim to entertain Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game concludes," stated City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Comments from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We face a strong side currently they are in second place. I hope we can be pleased at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors offer: "We know how they play, their high energy and physical they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture challenging."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "Beginning with a win now would be fantastic. There are three crucial challenges ahead of the break for internationals and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and later we will consider the next matches."
