The match is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT as City aim to host the Cherries on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be satisfied at the end of the game finishes," commented City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the game: "This is crucial. We're up against a strong side currently they are second. Hopefully we can be satisfied when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We're aware their approach, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture so hard."
Regarding today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a three points in this round would be fantastic. There are three really important matches ahead of the FIFA window and hopefully we secure the three wins. Let's focus on today and next week we will see the next matches."
