Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while City get ready to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game is over," stated City player Nico Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the game: "It's a vital game. We face a strong side and now they are in second place. I hope we can be pleased at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We're aware their approach, their intensity and physical they are. They run extensively and turn each match challenging."
Regarding today as the first of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "Kicking off with a victory now would be amazing. There are three vital matches before the international break and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and afterwards we will consider the following games."
