The match is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as Manchester City aim to welcome the Cherries in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be happy at the end of the game is over," commented Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "It's a vital game. We face a quality opponent currently they are second. Hopefully we can be satisfied when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We understand their style, their intensity and combative they are. They cover ground extensively and ensure every fixture so hard."
On today being the opening of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a win this week would be amazing. There are three vital challenges ahead of the break for internationals and I'm confident we secure the three wins. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
