The match is planned for 16:30 GMT as Manchester City aim to entertain the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game is over," commented Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from the City Star
On the importance of the game: "This is crucial. We are playing a strong side currently they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth offer: "We know how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They cover ground a lot and make every game very difficult."
Speaking about today as the opening of three matches at home back-to-back: "Kicking off with a three points in this round would be amazing. We have three crucial matches before the break for internationals and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on now and next week we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
