Kickoff is planned for half past four GMT while City prepare to welcome the Cherries at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game is over," commented City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the match: "It's a vital game. We're up against a top team and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be happy after the final whistle."
On the challenge Bournemouth pose: "We know their style, their intensity and physical they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Regarding today as the first of three home games in a row: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be brilliant. There are three crucial challenges ahead of the international break and hopefully we get the full nine points. We must concentrate on now and afterwards we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
