Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while City prepare to entertain Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied at the end of the game finishes," commented Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be pleased at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors present: "We understand how they play, their high energy and combative they are. They run extensively and make every game challenging."
Speaking about today as the initial of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Beginning with a win this week would be fantastic. There are three crucial tests prior to the FIFA window and I hope we get the three wins. We must concentrate on today and afterwards we will see the following games."
