The match is set for half past four GMT while City prepare to welcome the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be happy at the end of the game concludes," commented Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the game: "It's really important. We are playing a top team currently they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be happy when it's over."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth offer: "We know how they play, their high energy and combative they are. They work tirelessly a lot and turn each match challenging."
On today being the first of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Beginning with a win now would be brilliant. We have three really important matches prior to the international break and I'm confident we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on this game and later we will look at the following games."
