The match is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT while Manchester City prepare to entertain the Cherries on their home turf.
"I hope we can be happy when the game concludes," commented City player Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We face a top team and now they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be happy at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors pose: "We understand how they play, their high energy and physical they are. They work tirelessly extensively and make every game very difficult."
On today being the initial of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "Kicking off with a win now would be amazing. There are three really important challenges prior to the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and next week we will see the upcoming fixtures."
