Kickoff is scheduled for half past four GMT as City aim to entertain Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be satisfied when the game finishes," stated Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "This is crucial. We are playing a top team and now they are second. Hopefully we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We understand their approach, how intense and physical they are. They work tirelessly extensively and turn each match so hard."
On today being the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be brilliant. There are three crucial matches ahead of the international break and hopefully we achieve the three wins. Let's focus on now and later we will see the upcoming fixtures."
