Kickoff is set for 16:30 GMT while City prepare to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game is over," said Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We are playing a top team and now they are second. Hopefully we can be happy at the end."
On the challenge the visitors present: "We know their style, how intense and aggressive they are. They cover ground a lot and ensure every fixture very difficult."
On today being the initial of three home games in a row: "Beginning with a three points now would be brilliant. We have three really important tests prior to the break for internationals and I'm confident we achieve the three wins. We must concentrate on now and next week we will see the upcoming fixtures."
