The match is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens aim to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be satisfied when the game finishes," commented Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the game: "This is crucial. We face a top team and now they are in second place. I hope we can be happy when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We know their approach, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run a lot and turn each match so hard."
Speaking about today as the opening of three matches at home consecutively: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be amazing. We have three crucial challenges before the international break and I'm confident we get the full nine points. Our attention is on now and next week we will look at the next matches."
