The match is planned for half past four GMT as the Citizens aim to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be happy at the end of the game concludes," commented City player Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's really important. We face a top team and now they are runner-up. I hope we can be satisfied at the end."
On the challenge the visitors present: "We understand their style, how intense and aggressive they are. They cover ground a lot and make every game so hard."
Speaking about today as the opening of three matches at home in a row: "Kicking off with a victory in this round would be fantastic. There are three crucial matches ahead of the break for internationals and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on this game and later we will consider the next matches."
