Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while the Citizens get ready to entertain Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game finishes," stated City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "This is crucial. We are playing a top team and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be pleased after the final whistle."
On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We understand how they play, their intensity and physical they are. They work tirelessly a lot and make every game challenging."
Speaking about today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "To start with a win now would be fantastic. There are three crucial matches before the break for internationals and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on today and later we will consider the upcoming fixtures."
