Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT while the Citizens prepare to entertain the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game concludes," stated City player Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Remarks from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We're up against a strong side currently they are second. I hope we can be happy after the final whistle."
On the challenge Bournemouth offer: "We know how they play, their high energy and combative they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture so hard."
Regarding today as the first of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "To start with a three points now would be brilliant. We have three crucial tests prior to the international break and I'm confident we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and next week we will consider the upcoming fixtures."
