The match is set for 4:30 PM GMT as Manchester City prepare to entertain the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game is over," commented City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the match: "This is crucial. We are playing a strong side and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be happy at the end."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We're aware their approach, their high energy and aggressive they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture challenging."
Speaking about today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "To start with a three points in this round would be brilliant. We have three vital tests ahead of the international break and I'm confident we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
