Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT as City prepare to entertain Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I hope we can be pleased when the game is over," commented City player Gonzalez.
Key Comments from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We are playing a strong side and now they are runner-up. I hope we can be happy when it's over."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We're aware how they play, their high energy and combative they are. They work tirelessly a lot and make every game challenging."
Speaking about today as the first of three home games consecutively: "Kicking off with a victory in this round would be brilliant. We have three really important matches ahead of the international break and I'm confident we get the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on this game and afterwards we will look at the next matches."
