Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as City get ready to entertain the Cherries in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," commented City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We're up against a quality opponent and now they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be happy after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth pose: "We're aware how they play, how intense and physical they are. They cover ground a lot and turn each match so hard."
Regarding today as the initial of three home games consecutively: "To start with a win in this round would be fantastic. There are three crucial matches before the break for internationals and I'm confident we secure the three wins. We must concentrate on today and later we will consider the following games."
