Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City get ready to host the Cherries in Manchester.
"I hope we can be satisfied at the end of the game concludes," commented City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We face a strong side and now they are second. I hope we can be happy after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat the visitors offer: "We're aware their approach, their high energy and physical they are. They work tirelessly a lot and make every game very difficult."
Speaking about today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "To start with a three points now would be fantastic. There are three really important matches prior to the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the three wins. We must concentrate on this game and later we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
