Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT as Manchester City prepare to welcome the Cherries on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game is over," stated Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "This is crucial. We face a quality opponent and now they are in second place. I hope we can be pleased after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat the visitors offer: "We know their approach, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run extensively and turn each match challenging."
Regarding today as the opening of three matches at home in a row: "Beginning with a victory in this round would be brilliant. There are three really important challenges before the international break and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on today and afterwards we will consider the following games."
