The match is set for half past four GMT as the Citizens get ready to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be satisfied when the game finishes," said Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the game: "This is crucial. We face a quality opponent and now they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors present: "We understand their style, their intensity and physical they are. They run so much and turn each match so hard."
Regarding today as the initial of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "To start with a victory this week would be brilliant. There are three crucial tests prior to the international break and hopefully we get the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on today and later we will see the next matches."
