The match is set for 16:30 GMT as City get ready to entertain Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be happy when the game is over," said City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are second. I hope we can be happy after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat the visitors pose: "We're aware how they play, their intensity and physical they are. They cover ground a lot and ensure every fixture very difficult."
On today being the first of three home games back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win this week would be fantastic. There are three really important matches ahead of the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the full nine points. Let's focus on now and next week we will look at the following games."
