Kickoff is planned for half past four GMT while the Citizens get ready to entertain the Cherries on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game concludes," commented City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We are playing a strong side and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be happy at the end."
On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We're aware their approach, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run so much and turn each match so hard."
Regarding today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "To start with a win this week would be brilliant. There are three really important tests before the FIFA window and I'm confident we get the three wins. Let's focus on today and afterwards we will look at the following games."
