Kickoff is set for 16:30 GMT while the Citizens prepare to entertain Bournemouth in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game is over," stated Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "It's really important. We're up against a quality opponent and now they are in second place. I hope we can be happy at the end."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We understand how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly so much and make every game very difficult."
On today being the first of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a win this week would be brilliant. There are three really important matches ahead of the FIFA window and I'm confident we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on this game and later we will consider the next matches."
