Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT as the Citizens get ready to host the Cherries on their home turf.
"I hope we can be happy at the end of the game concludes," said City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the game: "It's really important. We're up against a top team and now they are in second place. I hope we can be pleased after the final whistle."
On the challenge the visitors present: "We understand their approach, how intense and aggressive they are. They cover ground a lot and ensure every fixture so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be amazing. There are three crucial challenges prior to the break for internationals and hopefully we secure the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and later we will see the following games."
