Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens prepare to host the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be happy when the game is over," said City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "It's really important. We are playing a top team currently they are second. Hopefully we can be pleased at the end."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth present: "We know how they play, their intensity and combative they are. They work tirelessly a lot and ensure every fixture so hard."
On today being the opening of three home games consecutively: "Beginning with a win in this round would be amazing. We have three vital challenges ahead of the international break and hopefully we secure the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on today and later we will consider the upcoming fixtures."
