Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as City prepare to host Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game is over," commented City player Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We face a quality opponent and now they are in second place. I hope we can be pleased after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat the visitors present: "We understand how they play, their intensity and physical they are. They work tirelessly a lot and turn each match very difficult."
Speaking about today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Beginning with a victory in this round would be brilliant. There are three crucial tests before the FIFA window and hopefully we secure the full nine points. Our attention is on today and next week we will see the next matches."
