The match is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while the Citizens prepare to entertain the Cherries on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," said Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We face a quality opponent currently they are second. I hope we can be pleased at the end."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth offer: "We understand how they play, their high energy and combative they are. They work tirelessly a lot and turn each match so hard."
On today being the first of three home games consecutively: "To start with a win now would be brilliant. There are three crucial tests ahead of the international break and I hope we get the full nine points. We must concentrate on this game and later we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
