Kickoff is set for half past four GMT as City get ready to entertain the Cherries at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," stated City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the game: "It's really important. We're up against a top team and now they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be happy after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat the visitors pose: "We're aware their style, their intensity and combative they are. They run a lot and turn each match so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a win now would be fantastic. There are three crucial challenges ahead of the FIFA window and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and next week we will see the next matches."
