Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT while City get ready to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be satisfied at the end of the game finishes," commented City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We're up against a quality opponent currently they are second. Hopefully we can be happy at the end."
On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We know how they play, their high energy and physical they are. They cover ground so much and ensure every fixture very difficult."
On today being the initial of three matches at home consecutively: "Beginning with a victory this week would be brilliant. There are three vital tests before the FIFA window and hopefully we get the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on now and later we will see the upcoming fixtures."
