Kickoff is planned for half past four GMT as Manchester City get ready to entertain the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game finishes," said Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Remarks from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "It's a vital game. We're up against a top team and now they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be happy after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We know their approach, their intensity and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly so much and make every game so hard."
On today being the first of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "To start with a win in this round would be fantastic. There are three really important tests prior to the break for internationals and I'm confident we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on today and next week we will consider the upcoming fixtures."
