Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while City get ready to entertain the Cherries on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game finishes," commented City player Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the game: "This is crucial. We face a top team currently they are second. I'm optimistic we can be happy when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We understand how they play, their high energy and physical they are. They cover ground so much and make every game challenging."
Speaking about today as the opening of three matches at home back-to-back: "Beginning with a win now would be amazing. There are three vital challenges ahead of the break for internationals and I hope we achieve the full nine points. Let's focus on now and next week we will consider the next matches."
