Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while Manchester City prepare to welcome the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game concludes," commented Manchester City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's really important. We are playing a strong side and now they are runner-up. Hopefully 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 a lot and ensure every fixture so hard."
Speaking about today as the opening of three home games consecutively: "To start with a win in this round would be brilliant. We have three vital challenges ahead of the international break and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on now and later we will consider the upcoming fixtures."
