Kickoff is scheduled for half past four GMT while Manchester City prepare to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be pleased when the game is over," commented City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "This is crucial. We are playing a strong side and now they are runner-up. I hope we can be satisfied at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We're aware how they play, how intense and combative they are. They cover ground a lot and make every game so hard."
Speaking about today as the opening of three home games consecutively: "Kicking off with a victory in this round would be fantastic. We have three crucial tests before the break for internationals and I'm confident we get the full nine points. Our attention is on now and later we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
