Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT while the Citizens prepare to entertain the Cherries in Manchester.
"I hope we can be pleased when the game is over," stated Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's really important. We face a top team and now they are second. Hopefully we can be pleased after the final whistle."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We're aware how they play, their high energy and aggressive they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Speaking about today as the initial of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a victory now would be fantastic. There are three really important matches before the FIFA window and I hope we get the full nine points. Let's focus on this game and later we will consider the next matches."
