Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while the Citizens get ready to welcome the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," stated Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We face a strong side and now they are in second place. I hope we can be pleased when it's over."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth offer: "We know how they play, how intense and combative they are. They run a lot and turn each match challenging."
On today being the initial of three home games consecutively: "To start with a win this week would be amazing. There are three really important challenges prior to the FIFA window and hopefully we secure the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on this game and afterwards we will consider the following games."
