Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as Manchester City aim to entertain the Cherries on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game finishes," stated Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "It's a vital game. We're up against a top team and now they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be happy at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors present: "We know how they play, their high energy and combative they are. They cover ground so much and turn each match challenging."
Regarding today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "To start with a victory now would be fantastic. We have three crucial challenges prior to the international break and I'm confident we get the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on today and next week we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
