The match is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT while City aim to entertain the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game finishes," commented Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "It's really important. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are runner-up. I hope we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We know their approach, their intensity and combative they are. They work tirelessly a lot and make every game so hard."
Speaking about today as the initial of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a three points now would be brilliant. There are three vital challenges before the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the full nine points. Let's focus on today and afterwards we will see the upcoming fixtures."
