Kickoff is set for half past four GMT while City prepare to entertain the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game concludes," commented Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's really important. We're up against a quality opponent currently they are in second place. Hopefully we can be happy after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat the visitors present: "We're aware their approach, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run so much and turn each match so hard."
On today being the first of three home games back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win this week would be brilliant. We have three really important challenges before the international break and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and next week we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
