Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT while the Citizens prepare to welcome the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game is over," commented Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "It's really important. We face a strong side and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be satisfied when it's over."
Regarding the threat the visitors present: "We understand how they play, their high energy and aggressive they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture so hard."
On today being the first of three matches at home consecutively: "Kicking off with a win now would be amazing. There are three really important tests before the international break and I'm confident we get the three wins. Our attention is on this game and afterwards we will see the following games."
