The match is planned for 16:30 GMT while City prepare to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game concludes," said Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are in second place. I hope we can be pleased at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth offer: "We're aware their approach, their high energy and aggressive they are. They run so much and turn each match very difficult."
Speaking about today as the initial of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Beginning with a victory this week would be amazing. We have three really important challenges ahead of the break for internationals and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on today and afterwards we will see the following games."
