The match is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as Manchester City prepare to welcome the Cherries on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," commented City player Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the game: "This is crucial. We're up against a strong side and now they are second. Hopefully we can be satisfied when it's over."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We understand how they play, their high energy and physical they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture very difficult."
On today being the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be amazing. We have three vital matches ahead of the international break and hopefully we secure the full nine points. We must concentrate on now and later we will consider the following games."
