Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT as Manchester City aim to host the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied when the game concludes," stated City player Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are runner-up. I hope we can be happy when it's over."
Regarding the threat the visitors pose: "We know their approach, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run extensively and make every game very difficult."
On today being the first of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a victory in this round would be amazing. There are three really important matches before the break for internationals and I'm confident we achieve the full nine points. Our attention is on today and next week we will consider the next matches."
