Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City prepare to host Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game finishes," commented Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We're up against a quality opponent and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be pleased after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat the visitors offer: "We understand their style, how intense and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly so much and make every game challenging."
Speaking about today as the first of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be amazing. We have three vital challenges ahead of the FIFA window and hopefully we secure the three wins. Our attention is on today and next week we will consider the upcoming fixtures."
