Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as the Citizens aim to welcome the Cherries at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be happy at the end of the game concludes," stated City player Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the game: "This is crucial. We face a top team and now they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be pleased at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors present: "We're aware their approach, how intense and combative they are. They run a lot and make every game very difficult."
On today being the initial of three matches at home in a row: "Kicking off with a victory in this round would be brilliant. We have three really important challenges before the international break and hopefully we achieve the full nine points. Let's focus on this game and next week we will consider the upcoming fixtures."
