The match is scheduled for half past four GMT while City aim to welcome the Cherries on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game finishes," said City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the match: "It's really important. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be happy after the final whistle."
On the challenge Bournemouth pose: "We're aware how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They run so much and make every game very difficult."
Speaking about today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "To start with a three points in this round would be fantastic. There are three really important matches ahead of the international break and hopefully we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and afterwards we will consider the next matches."
