The match is set for 4:30 PM GMT while the Citizens prepare to entertain the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be pleased when the game concludes," commented Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We're up against a top team currently they are in second place. I hope we can be pleased at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors pose: "We're aware how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run a lot and make every game so hard."
Regarding today as the first of three home games in a row: "To start with a three points in this round would be fantastic. There are three crucial challenges before the FIFA window and hopefully we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and next week we will consider the following games."
