Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT while the Citizens prepare to host the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied when the game finishes," said City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the game: "It's really important. We are playing a top team and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth offer: "We're aware their style, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run so much and make every game very difficult."
On today being the opening of three home games back-to-back: "Kicking off with a three points now would be fantastic. We have three really important challenges ahead of the FIFA window and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and next week we will consider the following games."
