Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as Manchester City aim to entertain Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied at the end of the game finishes," said Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We face a top team currently they are second. I'm optimistic we can be happy when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We're aware their approach, their intensity and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly so much and turn each match so hard."
On today being the initial of three home games in a row: "Beginning with a victory in this round would be brilliant. We have three vital tests ahead of the break for internationals and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will look at the next matches."
