The match is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT while Manchester City get ready to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be satisfied at the end of the game finishes," stated City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the game: "It's really important. We are playing a strong side and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be pleased when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We're aware how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Regarding today as the first of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Beginning with a three points now would be amazing. We have three crucial challenges ahead of the international break and I hope we achieve the full nine points. We must concentrate on today and later we will see the upcoming fixtures."