Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as the Citizens aim to host the Cherries on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game is over," commented Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We are playing a top team currently they are in second place. Hopefully we can be pleased at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We're aware their approach, their intensity and combative they are. They work tirelessly extensively and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Speaking about today as the opening of three matches at home in a row: "Kicking off with a win this week would be fantastic. We have three really important tests prior to the international break and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will see the next matches."
