Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT while City get ready to entertain the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be pleased when the game finishes," stated City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "It's really important. We face a quality opponent currently they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be happy at the end."
On the challenge the visitors present: "We know their approach, their intensity and combative they are. They run extensively and ensure every fixture challenging."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "To start with a three points now would be fantastic. We have three really important challenges prior to the international break and I hope we achieve the full nine points. Let's focus on this game and later we will see the following games."
