The match is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens aim to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game finishes," said City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We're up against a quality opponent and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied at the end."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth present: "We know how they play, how intense and combative they are. They run extensively and ensure every fixture so hard."
Speaking about today as the initial of three matches at home back-to-back: "To start with a three points now would be amazing. There are three really important matches before the international break and I'm confident we secure the full nine points. Let's focus on now and next week we will see the next matches."
