Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT as City prepare to host Bournemouth on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game finishes," commented City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We face a quality opponent and now they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be pleased after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat the visitors pose: "We understand their approach, how intense and aggressive they are. They cover ground extensively and ensure every fixture so hard."
On today being the first of three home games back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be fantastic. We have three really important matches prior to the FIFA window and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on this game and afterwards we will see the upcoming fixtures."
