The match is set for 4:30 PM GMT while City aim to welcome the Cherries in Manchester.
"I hope we can be happy at the end of the game concludes," commented Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the game: "It's really important. We're up against a strong side and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth offer: "We know their style, their intensity and physical they are. They cover ground so much and ensure every fixture so hard."
On today being the opening of three matches at home in a row: "Kicking off with a victory in this round would be brilliant. We have three really important challenges prior to the international break and hopefully we achieve the three wins. Our attention is on now and later we will see the following games."
