The match is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as the Citizens get ready to entertain the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied at the end of the game concludes," said Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from the City Star
On the importance of the game: "This is crucial. We face a top team and now they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be pleased after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We know how they play, how intense and physical they are. They cover ground a lot and turn each match very difficult."
Regarding today as the first of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "Kicking off with a three points this week would be brilliant. There are three vital matches before the international break and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on this game and next week we will see the next matches."
