Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens aim to welcome the Cherries in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game finishes," commented Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "This is crucial. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be happy after the final whistle."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We understand their style, their intensity and combative they are. They run extensively and turn each match challenging."
Speaking about today as the first of three home games consecutively: "To start with a win in this round would be amazing. There are three vital tests before the break for internationals and hopefully we secure the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will consider the following games."
