The match is set for 4:30 PM GMT while City get ready to host the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game is over," said City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the game: "This is crucial. We are playing a top team and now they are runner-up. I hope we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We're aware their style, their intensity and aggressive they are. They cover ground so much and make every game very difficult."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home consecutively: "To start with a victory this week would be fantastic. There are three really important matches prior to the FIFA window and hopefully we achieve the full nine points. We must concentrate on today and later we will consider the following games."