Kickoff is set for half past four GMT as City get ready to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be happy when the game finishes," commented City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We are playing a top team and now they are second. I hope we can be happy at the end."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We understand their approach, their high energy and combative they are. They work tirelessly a lot and turn each match very difficult."
On today being the initial of three matches at home back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be brilliant. There are three really important matches ahead of the international break and hopefully we secure the three wins. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will see the following games."
