Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City prepare to entertain the Cherries in Manchester.
"I hope we can be happy when the game concludes," commented Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We're up against a top team currently they are runner-up. I hope we can be happy at the end."
On the challenge Bournemouth pose: "We know their style, their intensity and combative they are. They cover ground so much and turn each match very difficult."
Regarding today as the initial of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a win now would be amazing. We have three really important challenges ahead of the break for internationals and I'm confident we achieve the full nine points. We must concentrate on now and next week we will consider the following games."
