Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT while Manchester City get ready to host the Cherries at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be happy at the end of the game is over," said Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from the City Star
On the importance of the game: "It's really important. We are playing a top team and now they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We understand how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run so much and make every game challenging."
Regarding today as the initial of three matches at home back-to-back: "Beginning with a win now would be amazing. There are three really important challenges prior to the international break and hopefully we secure the three wins. Our attention is on today and afterwards we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
