The match is planned for half past four GMT as the Citizens get ready to welcome the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be happy when the game concludes," said Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the game: "It's a vital game. We are playing a top team and now they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We understand their style, their high energy and combative they are. They work tirelessly a lot and make every game challenging."
On today being the opening of three home games back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win now would be brilliant. There are three really important tests prior to the FIFA window and I'm confident we achieve the full nine points. Let's focus on now and next week we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
