Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while City aim to host the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be happy at the end of the game concludes," stated City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the game: "It's really important. We are playing a top team and now they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be happy when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We understand how they play, their intensity and physical they are. They cover ground so much and turn each match so hard."
Regarding today as the first of three home games in a row: "To start with a victory now would be amazing. There are three crucial tests prior to the international break and I hope we achieve the full nine points. Our attention is on now and next week we will look at the next matches."
