The match is set for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens prepare to welcome the Cherries in Manchester.
"I hope we can be pleased when the game concludes," commented Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Important Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the game: "It's really important. We face a quality opponent currently they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be pleased when it's over."
On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We understand how they play, how intense and combative they are. They work tirelessly so much and turn each match so hard."
On today being the opening of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Beginning with a win this week would be brilliant. There are three vital challenges before the break for internationals and I'm confident we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and later we will see the next matches."
