The match is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while Manchester City get ready to welcome the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game is over," commented Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Remarks from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We face a quality opponent currently they are in second place. I hope we can be satisfied when it's over."
On the challenge Bournemouth pose: "We're aware how they play, their intensity and combative they are. They cover ground a lot and make every game so hard."
Speaking about today as the initial of three matches at home back-to-back: "To start with a win in this round would be brilliant. There are three vital challenges ahead of the international break and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and later we will see the following games."
