Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens prepare to welcome the Cherries on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game is over," commented City player Gonzalez.
Notable Remarks from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the game: "This is crucial. We are playing a strong side and now they are second. I hope we can be satisfied at the end."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We understand their approach, their intensity and combative they are. They run extensively and ensure every fixture challenging."
Speaking about today as the opening of three home games consecutively: "To start with a victory now would be fantastic. There are three vital challenges ahead of the break for internationals and I'm confident we get the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on today and later we will look at the next matches."
