Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT as City prepare to host the Cherries in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," commented Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Notable Remarks from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We're up against a strong side currently they are in second place. I hope we can be pleased at the end."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We understand how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They cover ground so much and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "Kicking off with a three points in this round would be amazing. There are three crucial challenges before the break for internationals and I hope we get the full nine points. We must concentrate on now and next week we will look at the next matches."
