The match is set for 4:30 PM GMT while City aim to entertain Bournemouth in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be happy at the end of the game is over," stated City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "It's really important. We're up against a top team currently they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We're aware their approach, how intense and combative they are. They work tirelessly so much and turn each match challenging."
Regarding today as the first of three matches at home consecutively: "Beginning with a win in this round would be fantastic. There are three really important tests prior to the international break and I'm confident we get the full nine points. We must concentrate on today and next week we will look at the next matches."
