Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT while City prepare to welcome the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game is over," stated City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are second. Hopefully we can be satisfied at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors pose: "We know their approach, their intensity and aggressive they are. They cover ground so much and turn each match very difficult."
On today being the opening of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "To start with a win now would be fantastic. We have three vital tests prior to the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and next week we will look at the next matches."
