The match is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as City get ready to entertain the Cherries on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game is over," stated Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the game: "This is crucial. We're up against a quality opponent currently they are in second place. I hope we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We understand their approach, how intense and physical they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture challenging."
On today being the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a victory now would be fantastic. We have three crucial matches ahead of the FIFA window and hopefully we secure the three wins. Let's focus on now and later we will look at the next matches."
