The match is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as City prepare to welcome the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game concludes," commented City player Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We're up against a quality opponent and now they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be pleased after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We know how they play, their intensity and combative they are. They cover ground a lot and turn each match challenging."
Regarding today as the initial of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "To start with a victory in this round would be amazing. We have three really important challenges before the break for internationals and hopefully we get the three wins. We must concentrate on now and later we will see the next matches."
