The match is set for half past four GMT while City aim to host Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game is over," said Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the match: "This is crucial. We face a top team currently they are second. I'm optimistic we can be pleased at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors offer: "We understand how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They cover ground so much and turn each match so hard."
On today being the initial of three matches at home in a row: "To start with a three points in this round would be fantastic. We have three vital challenges prior to the break for internationals and I'm confident we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and next week we will consider the following games."
