Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT as City get ready to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be pleased when the game is over," commented City player Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "This is crucial. We face a top team and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
On the challenge the visitors present: "We understand their approach, how intense and combative they are. They cover ground so much and make every game challenging."
On today being the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be amazing. There are three really important challenges ahead of the break for internationals and I hope we get the three wins. We must concentrate on today and later we will consider the upcoming fixtures."
