Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while City get ready to entertain Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be satisfied when the game is over," stated City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the match: "This is crucial. We are playing a top team and now they are second. I hope we can be happy when it's over."
On the challenge the visitors pose: "We understand how they play, their high energy and physical they are. They run extensively and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home consecutively: "To start with a victory in this round would be fantastic. There are three crucial tests ahead of the FIFA window and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and next week we will consider the next matches."
