The match is set for 16:30 GMT as the Citizens get ready to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," commented City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the match: "It's really important. We face a top team and now they are in second place. I hope we can be pleased at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We know how they play, their high energy and physical they are. They cover ground a lot and make every game very difficult."
Regarding today as the initial of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a three points in this round would be fantastic. We have three vital challenges prior to the break for internationals and I'm confident we secure the full nine points. We must concentrate on today and afterwards we will see the following games."
