Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as Manchester City aim to host the Cherries at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be happy at the end of the game is over," commented City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We're up against a top team and now they are second. I hope we can be pleased after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth pose: "We're aware how they play, their intensity and combative they are. They work tirelessly extensively and turn each match very difficult."
Regarding today as the initial of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "To start with a win in this round would be brilliant. There are three crucial tests before the international break and hopefully we get the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on now and next week we will see the following games."
