Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while the Citizens prepare to entertain Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I hope we can be happy when the game is over," said City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Remarks from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We face a top team and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth present: "We understand their approach, how intense and aggressive they are. They run so much and turn each match very difficult."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home in a row: "Kicking off with a win this week would be amazing. There are three really important challenges prior to the break for internationals and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and later we will look at the next matches."
