The match is scheduled for half past four GMT while City get ready to welcome the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be pleased when the game finishes," commented City player Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "This is crucial. We face a strong side and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be pleased at the end."
On the challenge the visitors pose: "We know their approach, how intense and aggressive they are. They cover ground a lot and make every game very difficult."
On today being the first of three matches at home consecutively: "Kicking off with a win now would be amazing. There are three really important tests ahead of the international break and hopefully we secure the full nine points. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will see the next matches."
