Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT as Manchester City get ready to host the Cherries at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be happy at the end of the game concludes," said City player Nico Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be pleased at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth offer: "We're aware how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They cover ground so much and turn each match very difficult."
Regarding today as the first of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "To start with a three points in this round would be amazing. We have three really important challenges before the FIFA window and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and next week we will see the next matches."
