The match is set for half past four GMT while City prepare to host the Cherries on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game concludes," commented City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's really important. We are playing a strong side currently they are second. I hope we can be happy after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors offer: "We know how they play, how intense and combative they are. They run extensively and ensure every fixture challenging."
On today being the opening of three matches at home back-to-back: "To start with a victory now would be brilliant. There are three really important challenges before the international break and I hope we achieve the three wins. Our attention is on today and afterwards we will see the next matches."
