Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as the Citizens get ready to host the Cherries in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be happy at the end of the game is over," stated City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Remarks from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We understand how they play, their intensity and physical they are. They cover ground so much and make every game so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a three points in this round would be amazing. There are three vital matches before the FIFA window and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and afterwards we will look at the following games."
