The match is set for 16:30 GMT as City prepare to welcome the Cherries in Manchester.
"I hope we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," stated Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We face a top team and now they are in second place. I hope we can be pleased at the end."
On the challenge the visitors pose: "We know how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They cover ground extensively and make every game challenging."
On today being the initial of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a victory in this round would be brilliant. We have three vital challenges ahead of the FIFA window and hopefully we secure the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on today and next week we will see the next matches."
