Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City aim to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game concludes," stated Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Comments from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We face a quality opponent currently they are second. I hope we can be satisfied at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors offer: "We understand their approach, their high energy and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly extensively and make every game so hard."
Speaking about today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Beginning with a win in this round would be brilliant. We have three crucial challenges prior to the FIFA window and hopefully we get the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on this game and next week we will look at the following games."
