Kickoff is scheduled for half past four GMT as the Citizens aim to welcome the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game is over," stated City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the game: "This is crucial. We're up against a quality opponent currently they are in second place. Hopefully we can be satisfied at the end."
On the challenge the visitors present: "We know their approach, their intensity and combative they are. They cover ground a lot and turn each match so hard."
Regarding today as the opening of three matches at home back-to-back: "Kicking off with a victory now would be amazing. There are three really important challenges prior to the international break and hopefully we achieve the full nine points. We must concentrate on today and next week we will look at the following games."
