Kickoff is set for half past four GMT while City prepare to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be satisfied when the game finishes," commented City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Remarks from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We are playing a top team currently they are in second place. I hope we can be pleased when it's over."
On the challenge the visitors pose: "We understand their approach, their intensity and physical they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Speaking about today as the first of three home games back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win this week would be amazing. We have three vital challenges prior to the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and later we will see the following games."
