The match is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT as Manchester City prepare to welcome the Cherries on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game concludes," said City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the game: "This is crucial. We face a quality opponent and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be happy after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat the visitors present: "We know their approach, their high energy and combative they are. They run extensively and make every game very difficult."
On today being the initial of three matches at home back-to-back: "Kicking off with a victory this week would be fantastic. We have three vital matches before the break for internationals and I'm confident we achieve the three wins. Let's focus on now and next week we will look at the next matches."
