Kickoff is set for 16:30 GMT as City get ready to welcome the Cherries at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game is over," stated Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We are playing a top team and now they are in second place. I hope we can be satisfied at the end."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We know how they play, their intensity and combative they are. They work tirelessly extensively and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Regarding today as the opening of three matches at home back-to-back: "To start with a three points this week would be brilliant. We have three really important matches prior to the international break and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on this game and later we will consider the next matches."
