City won both fixtures between the two clubs last season by an overall score-line of 9-1, but things ended much more evenly when the pair met at Maine Road in the penultimate game of the Division Two season back in May 1989.
Sergio Aguero continues serving his domestic suspension, this the second of three games he has to miss after a violent conduct charge. David Silva remains a doubt after missing out in midweek against Borussia Monchengladbach, while Vincent Kompany still lacks fitness and isn’t ready to return.
Only an unfit Tyrone Mings stands between Eddie Howe and a fully available squad. Jack Wilshere could make his full Cherries debut after appearing as a substitute last week.