Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while City get ready to welcome the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be happy when the game is over," said Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the match: "This is crucial. We're up against a top team currently they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be happy after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat the visitors offer: "We know their approach, their intensity and physical they are. They work tirelessly so much and make every game so hard."
Regarding today as the opening of three home games back-to-back: "Beginning with a win now would be amazing. We have three vital challenges before the international break and hopefully we get the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on today and later we will look at the next matches."
