Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as Manchester City get ready to welcome the Cherries on their home turf.
"I hope we can be satisfied when the game concludes," commented Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We face a strong side and now they are second. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied at the end."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth present: "We know their style, their intensity and physical they are. They run extensively and ensure every fixture so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "To start with a three points in this round would be brilliant. We have three really important matches before the international break and I'm confident we get the three wins. Let's focus on now and later we will look at the following games."
