The match is set for 16:30 GMT as City prepare to entertain Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I hope we can be happy at the end of the game finishes," commented City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We face a strong side and now they are second. I hope we can be pleased at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We know how they play, how intense and physical they are. They run so much and turn each match very difficult."
Regarding today as the initial of three home games consecutively: "Kicking off with a win now would be brilliant. We have three really important matches ahead of the international break and I hope we get the full nine points. We must concentrate on today and next week we will look at the next matches."
