Kickoff is set for half past four GMT while City get ready to host the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be satisfied when the game finishes," stated City player Nico Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the game: "It's really important. We're up against a top team currently they are in second place. I hope we can be happy when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth offer: "We're aware their approach, how intense and combative they are. They cover ground so much and make every game so hard."
On today being the first of three matches at home consecutively: "To start with a win in this round would be brilliant. There are three really important tests before the international break and hopefully we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will look at the next matches."
