The match is set for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City prepare to entertain Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be pleased at the end of the game finishes," said City player Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the game: "This is crucial. We're up against a strong side and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be pleased at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors pose: "We're aware how they play, how intense and combative they are. They run so much and turn each match so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win now would be fantastic. There are three crucial tests prior to the international break and I'm confident we achieve the three wins. We must concentrate on this game and next week we will look at the following games."
