The match is planned for 16:30 GMT as Manchester City get ready to entertain Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I hope we can be satisfied at the end of the game is over," said City player Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Remarks from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We face a top team and now they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be happy when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We know how they play, their high energy and physical they are. They run a lot and turn each match so hard."
Speaking about today as the initial of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a victory now would be fantastic. There are three crucial matches before the international break and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on today and next week we will look at the following games."
