Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens get ready to entertain the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game concludes," commented City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the match: "It's a vital game. We face a top team currently they are in second place. Hopefully we can be happy when it's over."
Regarding the threat the visitors offer: "We know their style, how intense and combative they are. They run so much and turn each match challenging."
On today being the first of three matches at home in a row: "Beginning with a victory now would be fantastic. We have three really important challenges ahead of the break for internationals and I'm confident we secure the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and later we will consider the following games."
