The match is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens get ready to entertain Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be happy at the end of the game finishes," commented Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Remarks from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the match: "This is crucial. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be pleased after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat the visitors offer: "We know how they play, their intensity and combative they are. They cover ground a lot and make every game very difficult."
On today being the first of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a victory in this round would be fantastic. There are three really important challenges prior to the international break and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and afterwards we will look at the following games."
