Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT as City aim to entertain the Cherries at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be satisfied at the end of the game concludes," said City player Nico Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We face a quality opponent and now they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be happy when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We know their style, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run so much and turn each match so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "To start with a win this week would be amazing. There are three vital challenges before the break for internationals and hopefully we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and later we will see the next matches."
