Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as City get ready to host the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied when the game concludes," stated City player Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Remarks from the City Star
On the importance of the game: "It's really important. We face a strong side currently they are in second place. Hopefully we can be happy after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We understand their approach, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run extensively and turn each match so hard."
On today being the first of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "Kicking off with a victory now would be brilliant. We have three crucial tests prior to the international break and I hope we achieve the full nine points. We must concentrate on now and next week we will look at the following games."
