The match is planned for 16:30 GMT as City get ready to welcome the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game concludes," commented Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We are playing a top team and now they are in second place. I hope we can be satisfied when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors offer: "We're aware their style, their intensity and aggressive they are. They cover ground so much and turn each match so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "Beginning with a win in this round would be brilliant. There are three really important matches ahead of the break for internationals and hopefully we get the full nine points. Our attention is on this game and later we will look at the following games."
