The match is scheduled for half past four GMT while the Citizens get ready to entertain Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I hope we can be pleased at the end of the game finishes," commented Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We face a strong side currently they are second. I'm optimistic we can be happy at the end."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We know their style, their intensity and aggressive they are. They cover ground so much and make every game very difficult."
Regarding today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a victory in this round would be brilliant. We have three really important tests prior to the break for internationals and I hope we achieve the three wins. Our attention is on now and later we will look at the next matches."
