Pep Guardiola side looked to have already sealed their qualification into the round of 16 but will be hoping to finish on a high.
City currently sit on top of Group G with 11 points going into tonight's encounter with the Spanish side.
Manchester City stars were seen arriving Etihad Stadium as they looked prepared for the game.
Although City have been dealt injury blow to Erling Haaland who is ruled out of this game.
Erling Haaland has been ruled out of this evening's fixture with Pep Guardiola confirming that his striker suffered 'ligament damage' to his ankle last week.
Kalvin Phillips and Kyle Walker are also out of action as they look to recover in time for England's first World Cup game.
Meanwhile, Cole Palmer is set to faces a late fitness test to see if he can feature in this evening's fixture.
Manchester City starting XI: Ortega Moreno, Lewis, Dias, Laporte, Gomez, Gundogan (c), Palmer, Foden, Mahrez, Grealish, Alvarez.
Subs: Ederson, Carson, Stones, Ake, Cancelo, Rodrigo, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Wilson-Esbrand.
Sevilla starting XI: Bounou, Montiel, Carmona, Marcao, Rekik, Acuna, Papu Gomez, Rakitic, Delaney, Isco, Mir.
MATCH REPORT
Manchester City secured comeback in a 3-1 win over Sevilla in final group stage match in the UEFA Champions League clash.
The Citizens finished top of the group courtesy their win after youngster Rico Lewis became the youngest player to score on his first Champions League start.
17-year-old right-back coolly slotted home the equaliser after Rafa Mir had headed Sevilla into a shock first-half lead.
SECOND HALF GOALS
Pep Guardiola introduced his talisman in Kevin De Bruyne who went ahead to create two assists, setting up Julian Alvarez as City takes the lead.
Alvarez then grabbed his second assist of the night when setting up Riyad Mahrez to make the game safe as City finished top of Group G.
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