The match is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT while Manchester City prepare to welcome the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be happy at the end of the game finishes," stated City player Nico Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's really important. We are playing a top team and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be happy after the final whistle."
On the challenge the visitors pose: "We're aware how they play, their intensity and combative they are. They work tirelessly so much and make every game so hard."
On today being the opening of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a three points now would be brilliant. We have three vital tests ahead of the break for internationals and I'm confident we achieve the full nine points. Our attention is on today and next week we will look at the following games."
