Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT as the Citizens prepare to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I hope we can be pleased when the game finishes," commented City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We face a top team and now they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be pleased at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors offer: "We know their approach, how intense and aggressive they are. They run a lot and make every game challenging."
On today being the opening of three home games in a row: "Beginning with a three points now would be amazing. There are three vital challenges ahead of the international break and I'm confident we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on today and next week we will consider the upcoming fixtures."
