Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens prepare to host the Cherries at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be happy at the end of the game is over," commented Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "This is crucial. We're up against a top team and now they are second. I hope we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth offer: "We're aware their approach, their intensity and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly so much and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Regarding today as the initial of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be fantastic. There are three really important challenges prior to the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on now and later we will consider the upcoming fixtures."
