The match is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City get ready to welcome the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game finishes," commented Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the game: "It's really important. We face a strong side currently they are in second place. I hope we can be satisfied when it's over."
On the challenge the visitors pose: "We know how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They cover ground a lot and ensure every fixture so hard."
Speaking about today as the initial of three matches at home back-to-back: "To start with a three points in this round would be amazing. There are three vital tests prior to the international break and I'm confident we get the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on today and next week we will see the upcoming fixtures."