Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT as City aim to welcome the Cherries on their home turf.
"I hope we can be satisfied at the end of the game concludes," commented City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Remarks from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We face a top team and now they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be pleased after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We understand their style, how intense and physical they are. They work tirelessly so much and turn each match very difficult."
On today being the first of three matches at home in a row: "Beginning with a victory now would be fantastic. We have three crucial tests before the FIFA window and I hope we get the full nine points. Our attention is on today and next week we will look at the following games."
