Kickoff is scheduled for half past four GMT as the Citizens get ready to entertain the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied at the end of the game finishes," said Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Remarks from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the game: "It's really important. We're up against a top team currently they are second. I hope we can be happy when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We know their approach, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run extensively and ensure every fixture very difficult."
On today being the first of three home games back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win now would be brilliant. We have three really important challenges prior to the break for internationals and hopefully we secure the full nine points. Let's focus on this game and later we will look at the following games."
