The match is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens aim to host Bournemouth at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," said City player Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "This is crucial. We're up against a quality opponent currently they are second. I hope we can be pleased at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth offer: "We understand their approach, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run so much and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Speaking about today as the first of three home games consecutively: "Beginning with a three points this week would be brilliant. There are three crucial challenges prior to the international break and hopefully we achieve the full nine points. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will see the following games."
