Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while the Citizens aim to entertain the Cherries on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be happy at the end of the game concludes," stated City midfielder 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. I hope we can be happy at the end."
On the challenge Bournemouth offer: "We understand their style, how intense and combative they are. They cover ground a lot and turn each match so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home in a row: "Kicking off with a win this week would be amazing. We have three crucial matches prior to the FIFA window and I'm confident we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on today and later we will look at the next matches."
