Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT while the Citizens prepare to host the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be satisfied when the game is over," commented City player Nico Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the match: "It's a vital game. We are playing a quality opponent and now 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 physical they are. They work tirelessly a lot and ensure every fixture so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of three home games in a row: "Kicking off with a win now would be fantastic. There are three really important matches before the international break and I'm confident we get the full nine points. Let's focus on now and next week we will see the upcoming fixtures."
