Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while City aim to host the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game concludes," commented Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "It's really important. We face a quality opponent and now they are second. Hopefully we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
On the challenge the visitors pose: "We know their approach, their intensity and aggressive they are. They cover ground extensively and turn each match challenging."
Regarding today as the first of three home games consecutively: "Beginning with a victory now would be amazing. We have three really important challenges prior to the international break and I hope we achieve the full nine points. Our attention is on now and afterwards we will look at the following games."
