The match is set for 16:30 GMT while City get ready to entertain the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game concludes," stated City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the match: "It's really important. We are playing a top team currently they are second. Hopefully we can be pleased at the end."
On the challenge the visitors present: "We understand how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run so much and make every game challenging."
On today being the first of three matches at home in a row: "Kicking off with a victory this week would be amazing. There are three crucial matches ahead of the break for internationals and I'm confident we achieve the full nine points. Our attention is on now and later we will see the upcoming fixtures."
