Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while City prepare to host the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game is over," stated Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We are playing a top team and now they are runner-up. I hope we can be satisfied at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors offer: "We know how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly a lot and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Speaking about today as the initial of three home games back-to-back: "To start with a three points this week would be brilliant. There are three really important tests prior to the international break and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on now and afterwards we will look at the next matches."
