Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT while City get ready to entertain the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game concludes," commented City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We face a quality opponent and now they are second. Hopefully we can be pleased when it's over."
On the challenge Bournemouth offer: "We know their approach, their high energy and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly extensively and make every game challenging."
Regarding today as the first of three matches at home in a row: "Beginning with a victory this week would be brilliant. We have three vital challenges ahead of the FIFA window and I'm confident we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and next week we will see the following games."
