Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while City prepare to entertain the Cherries at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be satisfied at the end of the game finishes," stated Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "It's a vital game. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are in second place. I hope we can be pleased at the end."
On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We're aware how they play, how intense and combative they are. They run so much and turn each match so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "To start with a three points in this round would be fantastic. We have three really important tests prior to the FIFA window and I hope we get the three wins. We must concentrate on this game and next week we will look at the following games."
