The match is planned for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City prepare to entertain Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied at the end of the game is over," commented City player Nico Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's really important. We face a top team and now they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be pleased after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We know how they play, how intense and physical they are. They run a lot and turn each match challenging."
On today being the opening of three matches at home consecutively: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be fantastic. There are three crucial matches prior to the FIFA window and I hope we achieve the full nine points. Our attention is on this game and afterwards we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
