The match is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while City prepare to entertain the Cherries on their home turf.
"I hope we can be happy when the game concludes," commented Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the game: "This is crucial. We are playing a strong side and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We're aware how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They cover ground extensively and ensure every fixture challenging."
On today being the opening of three matches at home in a row: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be fantastic. We have three really important matches prior to the FIFA window and I'm confident we get the three wins. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will look at the following games."
