The match is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT as City get ready to welcome the Cherries in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game finishes," stated City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the game: "It's really important. We're up against a quality opponent currently they are second. I hope we can be pleased when it's over."
On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We're aware their style, their high energy and physical they are. They cover ground so much and ensure every fixture very difficult."
On today being the opening of three matches at home back-to-back: "Beginning with a win this week would be brilliant. We have three crucial challenges ahead of the FIFA window and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and later we will look at the next matches."
