The match is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT as City get ready to host the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game concludes," commented City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Comments from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We are playing a strong side and now they are in second place. I hope we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We're aware how they play, their intensity and combative they are. They cover ground a lot and ensure every fixture challenging."
On today being the first of three matches at home in a row: "Kicking off with a three points this week would be amazing. We have three crucial challenges before the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the full nine points. Let's focus on this game and later we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
