Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City prepare to entertain the Cherries in Manchester.
"I hope we can be pleased when the game finishes," commented Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We are playing a strong side currently they are second. Hopefully we can be pleased at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors pose: "We understand their approach, how intense and aggressive they are. They run a lot and ensure every fixture so hard."
Speaking about today as the initial of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "To start with a victory in this round would be amazing. There are three really important challenges before the FIFA window and I'm confident we achieve the three wins. We must concentrate on today and afterwards we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
