The match is set for 16:30 GMT as City aim to welcome Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I hope we can be pleased when the game is over," commented City player Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "It's really important. We face a top team and now they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We understand their style, their high energy and physical they are. They cover ground a lot and turn each match so hard."
Speaking about today as the opening of three matches at home back-to-back: "Kicking off with a three points in this round would be amazing. There are three crucial challenges prior to the break for internationals and I'm confident we achieve the full nine points. Let's focus on today and later we will look at the following games."
