Kickoff is set for 16:30 GMT as City prepare to welcome the Cherries in Manchester.
"I hope we can be happy at the end of the game concludes," commented City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the game: "It's really important. We are playing a top team and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be pleased when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We're aware how they play, their high energy and physical they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture so hard."
Speaking about today as the initial of three home games in a row: "Beginning with a three points now would be amazing. We have three vital challenges before the FIFA window and hopefully we get the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on this game and later we will see the following games."
