Kickoff 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," said Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We face a strong side currently they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be pleased at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We're aware how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run extensively and make every game very difficult."
Regarding today as the initial of three home games consecutively: "Kicking off with a victory now would be brilliant. We have three crucial tests ahead of the break for internationals and I'm confident we secure the three wins. Let's focus on this game and next week we will look at the next matches."
