The match is scheduled for half past four GMT while City get ready to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be pleased at the end of the game finishes," stated Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We face a strong side and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We know their style, their intensity and physical they are. They work tirelessly so much and turn each match challenging."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "Kicking off with a victory now would be fantastic. We have three really important matches before the international break and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on now and afterwards we will see the next matches."
