Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT while City get ready to host Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game finishes," stated Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "It's a vital game. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are runner-up. I hope we can be pleased after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We're aware their approach, their intensity and combative they are. They work tirelessly a lot and turn each match very difficult."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home consecutively: "Kicking off with a three points in this round would be brilliant. We have three really important tests ahead of the international break and I'm confident we get the three wins. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will consider the next matches."
