Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT while City prepare to entertain the Cherries in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be satisfied when the game concludes," said City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the game: "This is crucial. We are playing a strong side currently they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be pleased after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth offer: "We know their approach, their high energy and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly so much and make every game so hard."
On today being the first of three home games consecutively: "Kicking off with a win this week would be fantastic. There are three really important tests prior to the international break and hopefully we secure the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on now and afterwards we will see the following games."
