The match is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while City get ready to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game concludes," commented City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the game: "It's a vital game. We face a strong side and now they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be pleased at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We know how they play, how intense and combative they are. They work tirelessly a lot and make every game very difficult."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "Beginning with a victory now would be brilliant. We have three vital challenges prior to the FIFA window and I hope we achieve the full nine points. Our attention is on today and afterwards we will consider the next matches."
