Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as Manchester City prepare to welcome the Cherries on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game concludes," commented Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the game: "It's a vital game. We face a top team and now they are second. Hopefully we can be pleased when it's over."
Regarding the threat the visitors pose: "We know their style, their intensity and combative they are. They run a lot and make every game very difficult."
Speaking about today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be fantastic. There are three vital tests ahead of the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on this game and next week we will see the upcoming fixtures."
