Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while City aim to entertain the Cherries in Manchester.
"I hope we can be happy when the game is over," said City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the match: "It's really important. We're up against a quality opponent and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be pleased at the end."
On the challenge the visitors pose: "We know how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They cover ground extensively and ensure every fixture so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a win now would be fantastic. We have three really important tests ahead of the FIFA window and I hope we secure the full nine points. We must concentrate on now and next week we will consider the upcoming fixtures."
