The match is planned for 16:30 GMT while City aim to host the Cherries on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game finishes," commented City player Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Remarks from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "This is crucial. We are playing a top team currently they are runner-up. I hope we can be happy at the end."
On the challenge the visitors present: "We understand their approach, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run extensively and make every game so hard."
On today being the opening of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "To start with a win this week would be fantastic. We have three vital matches before the break for internationals and I hope we get the full nine points. Our attention is on now and next week we will look at the following games."
