Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while the Citizens get ready to entertain the Cherries at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be satisfied at the end of the game concludes," said City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the game: "It's really important. We're up against a quality opponent and now they are second. I hope we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
On the challenge Bournemouth pose: "We know how they play, their high energy and physical they are. They work tirelessly so much and turn each match challenging."
Regarding today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a three points now would be fantastic. We have three really important challenges ahead of the international break and I'm confident we secure the three wins. Let's focus on now and afterwards we will look at the next matches."
