The match is planned for half past four GMT as City prepare to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game concludes," said City player Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the match: "It's a vital game. We are playing a strong side currently they are second. I hope we can be happy at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors present: "We know their approach, their intensity and physical they are. They work tirelessly a lot and turn each match so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "To start with a victory in this round would be fantastic. There are three vital matches before the international break and I hope we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and afterwards we will look at the next matches."
