The match is set for 4:30 PM GMT while the Citizens prepare to welcome the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied when the game finishes," commented City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the game: "It's a vital game. We are playing a strong side currently they are runner-up. I hope we can be happy when it's over."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We understand how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They cover ground a lot and turn each match challenging."
Regarding today as the opening of three matches at home back-to-back: "Kicking off with a three points in this round would be amazing. We have three vital challenges prior to the FIFA window and I hope we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on today and next week we will look at the next matches."
