The match is planned for 16:30 GMT while City prepare to host the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be satisfied when the game concludes," said City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "It's a vital game. We are playing a strong side currently they are in second place. Hopefully we can be pleased at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors present: "We're aware how they play, their intensity and combative they are. They run a lot and ensure every fixture very difficult."
On today being the opening of three home games consecutively: "Kicking off with a victory now would be brilliant. There are three really important challenges ahead of the international break and I hope we get the three wins. We must concentrate on this game and next week we will look at the next matches."
