The match is set for 4:30 PM GMT while the Citizens aim to host the Cherries at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game concludes," stated Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the match: "This is crucial. We face a quality opponent currently they are second. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We're aware their approach, how intense and combative they are. They run so much and turn each match so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home in a row: "Kicking off with a three points now would be brilliant. We have three vital matches prior to the break for internationals and I'm confident we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on now and afterwards we will see the next matches."
