The match is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens prepare to entertain Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game finishes," said Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the game: "It's a vital game. We face a quality opponent and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be pleased after the final whistle."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We know how they play, their intensity and combative they are. They run a lot and make every game challenging."
Speaking about today as the initial of three matches at home back-to-back: "Beginning with a win in this round would be brilliant. There are three really important challenges before the FIFA window and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on now and later we will see the following games."
