The match is scheduled for half past four GMT as Manchester City prepare to host Bournemouth on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be satisfied when the game concludes," said Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We are playing a strong side and now they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be happy when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We understand how they play, how intense and combative they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home consecutively: "Beginning with a three points this week would be fantastic. We have three crucial challenges before the FIFA window and hopefully we secure the full nine points. Our attention is on today and afterwards we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
