Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT while the Citizens prepare to host the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game finishes," stated Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We face a top team and now they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be pleased after the final whistle."
On the challenge Bournemouth offer: "We know how they play, how intense and combative they are. They work tirelessly a lot and turn each match very difficult."
Speaking about today as the opening of three matches at home consecutively: "Kicking off with a win now would be fantastic. We have three crucial challenges ahead of the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the full nine points. Let's focus on now and next week we will look at the next matches."
