Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as City get ready to entertain Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game finishes," commented City player Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's really important. We're up against a strong side currently they are in second place. I hope we can be satisfied when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We know their approach, their high energy and physical they are. They run a lot and make every game challenging."
Speaking about today as the initial of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a three points now would be fantastic. There are three crucial matches ahead of the break for internationals and I hope we achieve the three wins. Our attention is on now and afterwards we will consider the next matches."
