Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT as City get ready to host the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game finishes," said Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the game: "It's a vital game. We're up against a top team and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be happy after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth pose: "We understand their approach, their high energy and physical they are. They run extensively and make every game so hard."
On today being the initial of three matches at home in a row: "To start with a victory now would be brilliant. There are three really important challenges before the international break and I hope we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and later we will see the upcoming fixtures."
