The match is set for 4:30 PM GMT as City aim to welcome the Cherries in Manchester.
"I hope we can be satisfied when the game concludes," commented City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the match: "This is crucial. We face a top team and now they are in second place. I hope we can be pleased at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We understand their approach, how intense and physical they are. They work tirelessly so much and make every game challenging."
On today being the first of three home games consecutively: "To start with a three points now would be fantastic. There are three crucial tests ahead of the FIFA window and hopefully we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and later we will consider the next matches."
