The match is planned for half past four GMT as the Citizens get ready to entertain Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game finishes," commented City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We're up against a strong side currently they are in second place. I hope we can be happy after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors offer: "We understand how they play, how intense and combative they are. They cover ground a lot and make every game challenging."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home consecutively: "To start with a victory now would be brilliant. There are three crucial matches before the break for internationals and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on now and next week we will look at the next matches."
