Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT while City prepare to welcome the Cherries in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be happy at the end of the game finishes," said City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the match: "It's really important. We face a top team and now they are in second place. I hope we can be satisfied at the end."
On the challenge Bournemouth offer: "We're aware their approach, their intensity and combative they are. They cover ground extensively and turn each match very difficult."
Speaking about today as the first of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a three points now would be fantastic. We have three really important tests ahead of the FIFA window and I hope we secure the full nine points. Our attention is on now and later we will consider the upcoming fixtures."
