Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens aim to entertain the Cherries at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be satisfied at the end of the game finishes," commented City player Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the game: "This is crucial. We are playing a top team and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be happy when it's over."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth present: "We know their style, how intense and physical they are. They cover ground a lot and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be fantastic. We have three crucial tests ahead of the international break and hopefully we secure the full nine points. We must concentrate on today and afterwards we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
