The match is set for half past four GMT as City get ready to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be happy when the game finishes," said City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "It's really important. We face a top team and now they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied at the end."
On the challenge Bournemouth pose: "We know their style, how intense and physical they are. They work tirelessly so much and ensure every fixture challenging."
Regarding today as the initial of three home games in a row: "To start with a victory now would be fantastic. We have three really important challenges prior to the FIFA window and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and afterwards we will consider the following games."
