Kickoff is planned for half past four GMT as City prepare to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be satisfied when the game finishes," commented Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We face a top team currently they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors pose: "We know their approach, how intense and aggressive they are. They run extensively and make every game so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "Beginning with a win in this round would be fantastic. There are three really important tests before the FIFA window and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and next week we will see the next matches."
