Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City get ready to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game is over," commented City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the match: "It's a vital game. We face a top team and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be happy after the final whistle."
On the challenge the visitors pose: "We understand how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They run extensively and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Regarding today as the opening of three home games back-to-back: "To start with a three points in this round would be fantastic. We have three crucial matches prior to the international break and hopefully we get the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on this game and later we will consider the next matches."
