The match is set for half past four GMT while City aim to welcome the Cherries on their home turf.
"I hope we can be happy when the game is over," said Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be happy after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth offer: "We're aware how they play, their high energy and aggressive they are. They cover ground a lot and make every game so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home consecutively: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be amazing. We have three vital matches prior to the break for internationals and I'm confident we achieve the full nine points. Let's focus on now and later we will consider the next matches."
