Kickoff is planned for half past four GMT while the Citizens get ready to entertain Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be pleased at the end of the game concludes," commented City player Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the match: "It's a vital game. We're up against a quality opponent and now they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors offer: "We understand how they play, their intensity and combative they are. They work tirelessly extensively and ensure every fixture so hard."
Regarding today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win now would be brilliant. We have three crucial challenges prior to the FIFA window and hopefully we achieve the three wins. Our attention is on this game and afterwards we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
