The match is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT as City prepare to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be satisfied at the end of the game finishes," commented Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We face a quality opponent currently they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be happy after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors offer: "We know how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run so much and make every game very difficult."
Speaking about today as the opening of three matches at home back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be brilliant. We have three vital tests prior to the FIFA window and hopefully we secure the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on today and later we will see the next matches."
