Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT as Manchester City prepare to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be pleased at the end of the game finishes," commented City player Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the game: "It's a vital game. We face a strong side currently they are in second place. I hope we can be pleased after the final whistle."
On the challenge the visitors present: "We know how they play, their intensity and physical they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Speaking about today as the initial of three matches at home back-to-back: "To start with a three points in this round would be fantastic. There are three really important challenges before the FIFA window and I hope we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on now and afterwards we will consider the upcoming fixtures."
