Kickoff is planned for half past four GMT as the Citizens prepare to host the Cherries on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game finishes," commented Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We are playing a top team currently they are runner-up. I hope we can be pleased at the end."
On the challenge Bournemouth offer: "We know how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture very difficult."
On today being the opening of three matches at home back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be amazing. We have three really important challenges ahead of the international break and I'm confident we achieve the three wins. Our attention is on this game and later we will consider the following games."
