The match is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT while the Citizens get ready to host the Cherries at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game is over," commented City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We face a top team and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be happy after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We're aware their approach, how intense and aggressive they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture challenging."
On today being the opening of three matches at home in a row: "To start with a victory this week would be brilliant. There are three really important matches ahead of the international break and I'm confident we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and later we will see the upcoming fixtures."
