The match is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as City aim to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be pleased when the game concludes," said City player Nico Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the match: "It's really important. We face a top team and now they are second. Hopefully we can be happy after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We understand how they play, their high energy and combative they are. They run extensively and turn each match challenging."
On today being the initial of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "To start with a victory now would be brilliant. We have three crucial matches prior to the FIFA window and I hope we achieve the full nine points. We must concentrate on now and later we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
