The match is set for half past four GMT as City get ready to entertain the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be happy when the game finishes," said City player Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We face a top team and now they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be pleased at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We know how they play, their high energy and aggressive they are. They run extensively and ensure every fixture challenging."
Regarding today as the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "To start with a victory in this round would be brilliant. We have three crucial matches prior to the international break and I'm confident we secure the full nine points. Let's focus on this game and next week we will see the next matches."
