The match is planned for 16:30 GMT while City prepare to entertain the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game concludes," stated City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We face a top team currently they are in second place. Hopefully we can be pleased at the end."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth pose: "We understand their style, their high energy and combative they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture challenging."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home consecutively: "To start with a three points this week would be brilliant. There are three really important matches prior to the break for internationals and I'm confident we achieve the three wins. Our attention is on now and next week we will see the following games."
