Kickoff is planned for half past four GMT as City prepare to entertain Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I hope we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," commented Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We face a top team and now they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be pleased at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors pose: "We're aware how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They run a lot and ensure every fixture so hard."
On today being the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "Beginning with a three points in this round would be brilliant. There are three vital challenges prior to the international break and hopefully we secure the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and next week we will see the upcoming fixtures."
