The match is set for half past four GMT while City get ready to host the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game finishes," commented City player Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "It's a vital game. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are runner-up. I hope we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth offer: "We understand their style, their high energy and physical they are. They run extensively and make every game so hard."
Regarding today as the first of three matches at home consecutively: "Beginning with a win this week would be fantastic. There are three vital challenges ahead of the FIFA window and hopefully we secure the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will see the next matches."
