The match is planned for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City get ready to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game is over," stated Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We're up against a strong side currently they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth offer: "We understand how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run a lot and turn each match so hard."
On today being the initial of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Beginning with a win in this round would be brilliant. We have three crucial tests ahead of the break for internationals and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on now and next week we will consider the following games."
