Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT while City aim to host the Cherries in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game is over," stated Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are second. I hope we can be pleased after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat the visitors offer: "We know how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly a lot and ensure every fixture so hard."
On today being the initial of three home games back-to-back: "Kicking off with a three points now would be brilliant. We have three really important challenges before the international break and I hope we secure the full nine points. We must concentrate on this game and later we will consider the following games."
