The match is set for half past four GMT as City get ready to welcome the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game concludes," commented City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We are playing a top team currently they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be pleased after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth present: "We understand their approach, how intense and combative they are. They run a lot and make every game challenging."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home consecutively: "To start with a victory this week would be fantastic. There are three really important challenges before the international break and I hope we achieve the three wins. We must concentrate on today and later we will look at the next matches."
