Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT while the Citizens prepare to welcome the Cherries in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game is over," said City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "This is crucial. We're up against a top team currently they are second. I'm optimistic we can be happy at the end."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth offer: "We know how they play, how intense and physical they are. They cover ground a lot and turn each match so hard."
On today being the initial of three matches at home back-to-back: "To start with a win in this round would be fantastic. There are three really important matches ahead of the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and afterwards we will consider the following games."
