The match is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT as City aim to host the Cherries on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game is over," commented City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the match: "It's really important. We're up against a quality opponent and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be happy when it's over."
Regarding the threat the visitors pose: "We understand their style, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run a lot and ensure every fixture so hard."
Speaking about today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Beginning with a three points in this round would be brilliant. There are three vital challenges before the international break and I hope we secure the three wins. Our attention is on this game and next week we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
