Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens get ready to welcome the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be pleased at the end of the game concludes," commented Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the match: "It's really important. We are playing a top team currently they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be happy when it's over."
On the challenge Bournemouth pose: "We're aware how they play, how intense and combative they are. They cover ground so much and make every game challenging."
Regarding today as the opening of three home games consecutively: "To start with a three points now would be amazing. There are three really important tests ahead of the break for internationals and I hope we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on this game and later we will look at the next matches."
