Kickoff is set for 16:30 GMT while the Citizens prepare to welcome the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," stated Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We face a quality opponent currently they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be happy when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We know their style, how intense and physical they are. They cover ground a lot and make every game so hard."
On today being the initial of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "Kicking off with a victory now would be fantastic. There are three vital matches ahead of the break for internationals and I'm confident we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on now and afterwards we will consider the next matches."
