Kickoff is set for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City get ready to entertain the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game concludes," stated City player Nico Gonzalez.
Important Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We face a top team and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be pleased when it's over."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth offer: "We understand how they play, their intensity and combative they are. They cover ground so much and make every game very difficult."
On today being the first of three matches at home consecutively: "Beginning with a win now would be amazing. There are three really important challenges prior to the break for internationals and hopefully we get the three wins. We must concentrate on today and next week we will look at the following games."
