The match is set for 16:30 GMT as the Citizens get ready to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be happy when the game finishes," commented City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Comments from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We face a quality opponent and now they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be pleased at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors present: "We understand how they play, their intensity and combative they are. They run a lot and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Speaking about today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "To start with a win now would be brilliant. There are three crucial challenges ahead of the break for internationals and hopefully we secure the three wins. We must concentrate on today and later we will look at the following games."
