The match is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while Manchester City aim to welcome the Cherries on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," said City player Nico Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We're up against a quality opponent and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We know their style, their intensity and combative they are. They cover ground so much and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Regarding today as the initial of three home games back-to-back: "Kicking off with a victory now would be brilliant. We have three really important tests before the international break and hopefully we achieve the three wins. Our attention is on this game and next week we will look at the next matches."
