Kickoff is planned for half past four GMT as City aim to welcome the Cherries on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game finishes," commented City player Nico Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We face a quality opponent and now they are second. Hopefully we can be satisfied at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We understand their style, how intense and combative they are. They run so much and make every game challenging."
On today being the first of three home games in a row: "Beginning with a three points this week would be fantastic. We have three vital challenges before the FIFA window and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and afterwards we will look at the next matches."
