The match is set for 16:30 GMT as City get ready to entertain the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game finishes," commented Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We are playing a strong side and now they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We know how they play, their intensity and physical they are. They work tirelessly so much and turn each match very difficult."
On today being the opening of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Beginning with a win now would be brilliant. We have three really important matches prior to the international break and I'm confident we get the three wins. Our attention is on this game and later we will consider the following games."
