The match is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT while City aim to entertain the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," said City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We face a quality opponent and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be happy after the final whistle."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We understand how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They run extensively and ensure every fixture challenging."
Speaking about today as the first of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Beginning with a victory in this round would be fantastic. There are three really important matches prior to the break for internationals and I'm confident we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on this game and later we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
