The match is planned for 16:30 GMT as Manchester City prepare to entertain the Cherries in Manchester.
"I hope we can be happy at the end of the game is over," stated Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the game: "It's really important. We are playing a top team currently they are second. I'm optimistic we can be pleased after the final whistle."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We know how they play, their high energy and aggressive they are. They cover ground a lot and turn each match challenging."
Speaking about today as the opening of three matches at home consecutively: "Kicking off with a win this week would be brilliant. There are three really important challenges prior to the FIFA window and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on this game and afterwards we will look at the following games."
