The match is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT as Manchester City get ready to host Bournemouth on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game is over," commented Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the game: "It's really important. We face a top team and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied when it's over."
Regarding the threat the visitors pose: "We know how they play, their intensity and combative they are. They work tirelessly extensively and ensure every fixture very difficult."
On today being the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "To start with a win this week would be amazing. There are three really important challenges before the break for internationals and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on now and afterwards we will look at the next matches."
