Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as City get ready to host the Cherries on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game finishes," stated City player Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "It's really important. We're up against a strong side currently they are in second place. Hopefully we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
On the challenge the visitors present: "We're aware their approach, how intense and aggressive they are. They run so much and make every game challenging."
Speaking about today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Beginning with a three points this week would be brilliant. We have three crucial challenges prior to the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and next week we will consider the next matches."
