The match is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while City aim to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game finishes," said City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We face a strong side and now they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied when it's over."
Regarding the threat the visitors present: "We understand how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run a lot and make every game challenging."
On today being the opening of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be brilliant. We have three vital matches before the break for internationals and I'm confident we get the full nine points. Our attention is on this game and later we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
