The match is planned for half past four GMT as City get ready to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be happy when the game is over," stated Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We face a strong side and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be satisfied at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We understand how they play, how intense and combative they are. They run extensively and ensure every fixture very difficult."
On today being the initial of three matches at home in a row: "Beginning with a three points now would be amazing. We have three vital matches ahead of the FIFA window and I'm confident we secure the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and later we will look at the next matches."
