The match is set for 4:30 PM GMT while Manchester City get ready to host the Cherries at the Etihad.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game finishes," stated City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the game: "This is crucial. We're up against a strong side and now they are in second place. I hope we can be satisfied when it's over."
Regarding the threat the visitors pose: "We understand how they play, how intense and combative they are. They run extensively and make every game very difficult."
Regarding today as the first of three home games consecutively: "Kicking off with a victory in this round would be amazing. We have three vital matches ahead of the break for internationals and hopefully we get the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on this game and later we will see the next matches."
