Kickoff is planned for half past four GMT while Manchester City get ready to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game finishes," said City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Remarks from the City Star
On the importance of the game: "It's a vital game. We face a quality opponent and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We know how they play, their intensity and physical they are. They work tirelessly extensively and make every game so hard."
On today being the first of three home games in a row: "Kicking off with a victory this week would be fantastic. We have three vital challenges before the international break and hopefully we secure the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and later we will see the next matches."
