The match is set for 4:30 PM GMT while City prepare to welcome the Cherries on their home turf.
"I hope we can be happy at the end of the game finishes," stated City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the match: "It's a vital game. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are second. I'm optimistic we can be pleased at the end."
On the challenge Bournemouth pose: "We know how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run so much and make every game challenging."
On today being the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "Beginning with a three points now would be amazing. There are three really important challenges prior to the international break and I hope we get the three wins. We must concentrate on now and next week we will see the following games."
