Kickoff is planned for half past four GMT as the Citizens get ready to welcome the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be satisfied when the game finishes," stated Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We're up against a quality opponent and now they are second. Hopefully we can be happy at the end."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth pose: "We're aware how they play, their intensity and combative they are. They cover ground so much and turn each match challenging."
On today being the initial of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Beginning with a win this week would be fantastic. We have three really important matches before the break for internationals and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and later we will look at the following games."
