The match is scheduled for half past four GMT as the Citizens aim to welcome the Cherries on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game finishes," commented Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We face a top team and now they are runner-up. I hope we can be pleased at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We're aware their style, how intense and combative they are. They cover ground so much and ensure every fixture very difficult."
On today being the opening of three home games back-to-back: "Kicking off with a victory in this round would be brilliant. We have three vital tests before the FIFA window and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on today and next week we will see the upcoming fixtures."
