Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens aim to entertain the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game finishes," commented City player Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the match: "It's a vital game. We are playing a top team currently they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be happy after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat the visitors offer: "We're aware their approach, their intensity and combative they are. They run so much and turn each match so hard."
On today being the opening of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "To start with a win this week would be fantastic. We have three really important matches prior to the break for internationals and I hope we achieve the three wins. We must concentrate on now and afterwards we will see the next matches."
