The match is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while the Citizens prepare to welcome the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be happy when the game finishes," said City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "It's really important. We're up against a top team currently they are in second place. Hopefully we can be pleased at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We know their approach, how intense and aggressive they are. They cover ground so much and ensure every fixture so hard."
On today being the first of three matches at home in a row: "Beginning with a win this week would be brilliant. We have three vital challenges ahead of the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the full nine points. Our attention is on this game and afterwards we will look at the next matches."
