Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while City get ready to entertain the Cherries at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be pleased at the end of the game finishes," commented City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "It's a vital game. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are second. Hopefully we can be pleased at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors present: "We know how they play, their high energy and physical they are. They cover ground so much and ensure every fixture so hard."
On today being the opening of three home games back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win now would be amazing. We have three crucial matches ahead of the break for internationals and I'm confident we achieve the three wins. Let's focus on now and next week we will consider the following games."
