The match is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while the Citizens prepare to host the Cherries in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game concludes," commented Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "It's a vital game. We face a quality opponent and now they are second. Hopefully we can be pleased after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We're aware how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture so hard."
Regarding today as the first of three matches at home in a row: "To start with a win in this round would be brilliant. We have three really important matches ahead of the break for internationals and I'm confident we get the full nine points. Our attention is on today and later we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
