The match is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT while the Citizens aim to entertain the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game finishes," stated City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the match: "It's a vital game. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be happy when it's over."
On the challenge the visitors pose: "We know their approach, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run so much and make every game challenging."
Regarding today as the first of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a win this week would be fantastic. We have three really important matches before the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on this game and afterwards we will see the upcoming fixtures."
