Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT while the Citizens prepare to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game is over," said City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "It's really important. We're up against a quality opponent and now they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We understand how they play, their high energy and combative they are. They work tirelessly so much and ensure every fixture challenging."
Regarding today as the first of three home games consecutively: "Kicking off with a victory now would be amazing. There are three crucial tests prior to the break for internationals and hopefully we secure the full nine points. Let's focus on today and next week we will consider the following games."
