Kickoff is set for half past four GMT while City get ready to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be satisfied when the game is over," commented Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "It's really important. We are playing a strong side and now they are second. Hopefully we can be pleased at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We understand their approach, their high energy and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly a lot and turn each match very difficult."
On today being the initial of three matches at home in a row: "Beginning with a victory now would be fantastic. There are three vital challenges before the international break and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on now and later we will consider the following games."
