Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens aim to host the Cherries on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game finishes," said City player Nico Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from the City Star
On the importance of the game: "This is crucial. We are playing a strong side and now they are in second place. I hope we can be pleased after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat the visitors offer: "We're aware their approach, how intense and combative they are. They cover ground extensively and turn each match challenging."
Speaking about today as the first of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win now would be amazing. We have three really important tests ahead of the international break and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on today and next week we will see the next matches."
