The match is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while City get ready to host the Cherries on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game is over," said Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the game: "It's really important. We face a strong side currently they are second. I'm optimistic we can be happy at the end."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We know how they play, their high energy and physical they are. They run extensively and turn each match so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a win now would be amazing. We have three really important tests before the international break and I hope we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on this game and later we will see the upcoming fixtures."
