The match is set for 4:30 PM GMT while City get ready to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game finishes," stated City player Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the game: "This is crucial. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be pleased when it's over."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We understand their approach, their high energy and combative they are. They cover ground so much and turn each match so hard."
Speaking about today as the opening of three matches at home consecutively: "Beginning with a win this week would be amazing. There are three vital matches ahead of the international break and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and later we will consider the following games."
