Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while the Citizens aim to host the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied when the game is over," commented City player Nico Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We face a quality opponent currently they are second. Hopefully we can be happy when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We're aware their style, their intensity and combative they are. They run a lot and ensure every fixture very difficult."
On today being the opening of three home games consecutively: "Kicking off with a victory now would be fantastic. There are three vital challenges ahead of the international break and hopefully we secure the full nine points. Let's focus on today and afterwards we will look at the next matches."
