Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City aim to host the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game finishes," said City player Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Remarks from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the match: "It's really important. We face a top team and now they are runner-up. I hope we can be happy at the end."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth present: "We understand their style, their intensity and combative they are. They run a lot and turn each match challenging."
Regarding today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Beginning with a victory now would be amazing. We have three crucial tests prior to the international break and I'm confident we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and next week we will see the next matches."
