Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens aim to entertain the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game concludes," said City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Remarks from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "This is crucial. We face a top team and now they are second. Hopefully we can be happy after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth offer: "We know how they play, their intensity and combative they are. They run so much and turn each match challenging."
Speaking about today as the initial of three home games in a row: "Beginning with a win now would be amazing. There are three really important tests prior to the international break and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on this game and afterwards we will look at the next matches."
