The match is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT as Manchester City prepare to entertain the Cherries at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be pleased at the end of the game finishes," commented Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We're up against a strong side currently they are second. I hope we can be pleased at the end."
On the challenge Bournemouth pose: "We understand how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They cover ground so much and turn each match very difficult."
Speaking about today as the initial of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be fantastic. We have three vital challenges prior to the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the three wins. We must concentrate on today and next week we will look at the next matches."
