The match is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while Manchester City prepare to entertain the Cherries in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game concludes," stated City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the match: "It's really important. We are playing a top team and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be happy when it's over."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth pose: "We know their approach, their high energy and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly a lot and turn each match very difficult."
Speaking about today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "To start with a win in this round would be fantastic. We have three vital challenges before the FIFA window and I'm confident we secure the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and next week we will consider the following games."
