Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT while City aim to host the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game concludes," stated Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "This is crucial. We are playing a strong side and now they are second. I hope we can be happy after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat the visitors offer: "We're aware their approach, how intense and combative they are. They run extensively and turn each match challenging."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "To start with a win this week would be amazing. We have three really important challenges before the international break and I'm confident we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on now and next week we will look at the next matches."
