Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while the Citizens aim to welcome the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be pleased at the end of the game finishes," stated City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the game: "It's a vital game. We're up against a quality opponent currently they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be pleased when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors offer: "We understand how they play, their high energy and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly extensively and make every game challenging."
On today being the opening of three home games in a row: "Kicking off with a victory this week would be fantastic. We have three vital challenges prior to the FIFA window and I hope we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on now and next week we will consider the following games."
