The match is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as Manchester City prepare to entertain Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game concludes," said Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the game: "It's really important. We face a quality opponent currently they are in second place. Hopefully we can be happy at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors present: "We know how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They run a lot and make every game challenging."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "To start with a victory in this round would be amazing. We have three really important challenges prior to the FIFA window and hopefully we achieve the full nine points. Our attention is on now and later we will look at the following games."
