Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT while City get ready to host Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," stated Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Comments from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the game: "This is crucial. We are playing a top team and now they are second. Hopefully we can be happy when it's over."
On the challenge the visitors pose: "We're aware how they play, how intense and physical they are. They run extensively and ensure every fixture so hard."
On today being the opening of three home games in a row: "To start with a win now would be fantastic. We have three really important matches ahead of the break for internationals and I hope we get the three wins. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will see the following games."
