Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while City aim to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied when the game finishes," said City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "It's a vital game. We face a top team and now they are runner-up. I hope we can be satisfied at the end."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth offer: "We're aware how they play, how intense and combative they are. They cover ground a lot and make every game so hard."
Regarding today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "To start with a three points in this round would be amazing. There are three really important matches prior to the break for internationals and I hope we achieve the full nine points. We must concentrate on this game and next week we will consider the next matches."
