The match is set for half past four GMT while City get ready to welcome the Cherries at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game concludes," stated City player Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the game: "It's a vital game. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are in second place. I hope we can be happy after the final whistle."
On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We know how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They cover ground a lot and make every game very difficult."
Speaking about today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "To start with a win now would be amazing. We have three really important tests prior to the FIFA window and I'm confident we secure the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and later we will see the following games."
