Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens get ready to welcome the Cherries on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game is over," commented City player Gonzalez.
Notable Remarks from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We're up against a quality opponent and now they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be happy when it's over."
On the challenge Bournemouth offer: "We understand their approach, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run a lot and ensure every fixture so hard."
On today being the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a victory now would be amazing. There are three really important matches before the international break and I'm confident we achieve the full nine points. Our attention is on today and next week we will consider the following games."
