Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT while City prepare to welcome the Cherries in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be happy at the end of the game concludes," said Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the game: "This is crucial. We are playing a strong side and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be happy after the final whistle."
On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We know their approach, their intensity and aggressive they are. They cover ground a lot and ensure every fixture so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "To start with a win in this round would be brilliant. There are three really important tests before the break for internationals and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on now and afterwards we will look at the following games."
