The match is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City get ready to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be pleased at the end of the game finishes," stated City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the match: "This is crucial. We face a top team currently they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be pleased when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We know their style, their intensity and physical they are. They cover ground so much and ensure every fixture so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of three home games in a row: "To start with a win this week would be fantastic. We have three vital matches prior to the break for internationals and I hope we secure the full nine points. Our attention is on today and afterwards we will consider the next matches."
