Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as Manchester City aim to entertain the Cherries in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be happy at the end of the game concludes," stated City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We are playing a top team currently they are in second place. I hope we can be pleased after the final whistle."
On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We know their style, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run so much and turn each match so hard."
Regarding today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Beginning with a three points in this round would be fantastic. We have three crucial challenges prior to the break for internationals and hopefully we secure the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on now and later we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
