Kickoff is set for 16:30 GMT while the Citizens aim to entertain Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be satisfied when the game is over," commented City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We face a top team and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be pleased after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat the visitors pose: "We understand their approach, how intense and aggressive they are. They run a lot and turn each match so hard."
Regarding today as the initial of three home games consecutively: "Beginning with a three points now would be amazing. There are three crucial challenges ahead of the international break and hopefully we get the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on now and afterwards we will see the next matches."
