Impressive performances have been par for the course since Pep Guardiola’s summer arrival and having established themselves at the top of the league, the Blues will be looking to get the home crowd on their feet once more this weekend.
A dominant performance in the same fixture last season saw a Raheem Sterling-inspired City motor to a 5-1 victory over the Cherries and it was the same at the Vitality Stadium as the Blues won 4-0.
Alan McInally and Paul Dickov have there say on City v Bournemouth.
With the Guardiola era in full swing, the new manager will be hoping for a repeat of last season’s results.
Chief Manchester City football writer from the Manchester Evening News, Stuart Brennan, gives his expert opinions ahead of the match exclusively for Betsafe - the official betting partner of Man City.