Kickoff is scheduled for half past four GMT while Manchester City aim to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game finishes," commented Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the game: "It's really important. We face a quality opponent and now they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We know their approach, their high energy and aggressive they are. They run extensively and turn each match so hard."
On today being the initial of three matches at home in a row: "Kicking off with a win this week would be brilliant. We have three vital tests ahead of the FIFA window and I hope we get the three wins. We must concentrate on this game and next week we will look at the next matches."
