Kickoff is set for half past four GMT as City get ready to welcome the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game concludes," stated City player Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the game: "This is crucial. We face a strong side currently they are in second place. I hope we can be satisfied when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We understand their approach, their high energy and aggressive they are. They cover ground so much and turn each match challenging."
On today being the first of three home games in a row: "Kicking off with a win now would be amazing. We have three crucial matches ahead of the FIFA window and I'm confident we secure the three wins. Let's focus on today and next week we will consider the following games."
