The match is planned for 16:30 GMT while City get ready to host the Cherries on their home turf.
"I hope we can be happy at the end of the game finishes," commented City player Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We are playing a strong side and now they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be happy when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors offer: "We understand their approach, their high energy and physical they are. They cover ground a lot and turn each match challenging."
Speaking about today as the first of three home games in a row: "Beginning with a victory in this round would be brilliant. We have three really important challenges ahead of the international break and hopefully we get the three wins. Let's focus on this game and afterwards we will see the next matches."
