Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT while the Citizens prepare to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be satisfied when the game finishes," commented City player Gonzalez.
Key Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the game: "This is crucial. We face a top team currently they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors pose: "We know their approach, their high energy and combative they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture so hard."
On today being the opening of three home games in a row: "Beginning with a three points in this round would be brilliant. We have three really important matches prior to the international break and I hope we get the full nine points. Our attention is on now and next week we will consider the following games."
