Kickoff is scheduled for half past four GMT while Manchester City prepare to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game concludes," commented City player Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We're up against a top team currently they are second. Hopefully we can be pleased when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We understand how they play, how intense and combative they are. They work tirelessly a lot and make every game so hard."
Regarding today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "To start with a victory now would be fantastic. We have three vital matches before the international break and I'm confident we get the three wins. Our attention is on today and later we will look at the following games."
