Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT while the Citizens aim to host Bournemouth on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be satisfied when the game is over," said Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We are playing a top team and now they are second. Hopefully we can be pleased after the final whistle."
On the challenge the visitors pose: "We know how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They run so much and turn each match very difficult."
Speaking about today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "To start with a victory now would be fantastic. There are three crucial tests ahead of the FIFA window and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on this game and next week we will consider the following games."
