The match is set for 16:30 GMT while the Citizens prepare to welcome Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game finishes," said City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the game: "It's really important. We are playing a top team and now they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
On the challenge the visitors pose: "We know their approach, their high energy and physical they are. They run so much and turn each match very difficult."
On today being the initial of three matches at home in a row: "Kicking off with a win now would be amazing. We have three vital matches prior to the international break and hopefully we achieve the three wins. We must concentrate on now and later we will see the next matches."
