The match is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as City prepare to welcome the Cherries in Manchester.
"I hope we can be pleased when the game concludes," said City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the match: "It's really important. We face a top team and now they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be happy at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors pose: "We're aware how they play, their high energy and aggressive they are. They cover ground a lot and make every game challenging."
Regarding today as the initial of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a victory in this round would be fantastic. There are three crucial challenges before the break for internationals and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on today and later we will consider the following games."
