The match is set for 4:30 PM GMT as City prepare to entertain the Cherries at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game is over," commented City player Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "It's really important. We are playing a top team currently they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors present: "We know how they play, how intense and combative they are. They cover ground so much and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "Kicking off with a three points this week would be amazing. There are three crucial tests ahead of the break for internationals and I'm confident we get the full nine points. We must concentrate on today and afterwards we will see the upcoming fixtures."
