Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while City get ready to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be happy at the end of the game finishes," stated Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be satisfied when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We're aware their approach, how intense and combative they are. They run extensively and ensure every fixture challenging."
On today being the first of three matches at home in a row: "Kicking off with a win now would be amazing. We have three vital challenges ahead of the international break and hopefully we secure the three wins. Let's focus on today and afterwards we will look at the next matches."
