Kickoff is set for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City aim to welcome the Cherries in Manchester.
"I hope we can be happy when the game finishes," stated Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the game: "It's a vital game. We are playing a top team currently they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We understand how they play, their high energy and aggressive they are. They run so much and turn each match very difficult."
Speaking about today as the initial of three home games in a row: "Kicking off with a win this week would be fantastic. We have three crucial challenges ahead of the FIFA window and hopefully we get the three wins. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will consider the next matches."
