The match is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as Manchester City get ready to host the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be pleased when the game is over," said Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We are playing a strong side currently they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be pleased at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We're aware how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They cover ground so much and ensure every fixture so hard."
Speaking about today as the opening of three home games back-to-back: "Kicking off with a three points now would be amazing. We have three really important matches ahead of the break for internationals and I'm confident we get the three wins. Let's focus on now and afterwards we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
