Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while City prepare to host Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be satisfied at the end of the game concludes," said Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "It's really important. We're up against a top team currently they are in second place. Hopefully we can be pleased after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We understand how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They run a lot and make every game very difficult."
Regarding today as the initial of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "To start with a three points in this round would be fantastic. There are three crucial tests prior to the FIFA window and I hope we achieve the full nine points. We must concentrate on now and later we will look at the next matches."
