Kickoff is set for 16:30 GMT as the Citizens get ready to host the Cherries on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game concludes," said City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's really important. We face a strong side currently they are second. Hopefully we can be happy when it's over."
On the challenge the visitors present: "We understand their approach, their intensity and combative they are. They work tirelessly so much and ensure every fixture very difficult."
On today being the first of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a win now would be brilliant. We have three vital challenges prior to the FIFA window and hopefully we get the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on today and next week we will consider the next matches."
