The match is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens prepare to entertain the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied when the game is over," commented Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "It's really important. We face a quality opponent and now they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be pleased at the end."
On the challenge the visitors present: "We're aware how they play, their intensity and combative they are. They run extensively and ensure every fixture so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "Kicking off with a victory in this round would be brilliant. There are three crucial matches before the FIFA window and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on this game and next week we will look at the following games."
