The match is set for half past four GMT while the Citizens get ready to host Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game finishes," stated City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the match: "This is crucial. We face a top team and now they are runner-up. I hope we can be happy when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We understand how they play, how intense and physical they are. They run a lot and ensure every fixture so hard."
On today being the first of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a victory in this round would be amazing. We have three crucial tests before the break for internationals and hopefully we secure the full nine points. Let's focus on now and afterwards we will look at the following games."
