Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT while Manchester City prepare to entertain the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," said City player Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the match: "This is crucial. We face a quality opponent and now they are in second place. I hope we can be pleased at the end."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth offer: "We know how they play, their high energy and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly a lot and make every game challenging."
On today being the first of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "To start with a three points in this round would be fantastic. We have three really important matches prior to the break for internationals and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and later we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
