Kickoff is set for half past four GMT while City prepare to entertain the Cherries at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be happy at the end of the game concludes," said City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "It's a vital game. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are runner-up. I hope we can be pleased at the end."
On the challenge the visitors present: "We know how they play, their intensity and combative they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Regarding today as the initial of three home games back-to-back: "Beginning with a victory this week would be brilliant. We have three crucial challenges before the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and afterwards we will look at the following games."
