Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens aim to welcome the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game is over," commented Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We are playing a top team currently they are second. Hopefully we can be pleased after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We're aware their approach, their intensity and physical they are. They work tirelessly extensively and turn each match so hard."
On today being the opening of three matches at home in a row: "Kicking off with a win now would be brilliant. There are three crucial challenges ahead of the break for internationals and hopefully we secure the full nine points. Our attention is on now and afterwards we will look at the next matches."
