Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while City prepare to welcome the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied at the end of the game is over," commented Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are second. I hope we can be happy when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We're aware their approach, how intense and combative they are. They work tirelessly so much and turn each match challenging."
Regarding today as the first of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a three points now would be amazing. There are three vital tests before the international break and I'm confident we get the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on today and next week we will see the upcoming fixtures."
