Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as Manchester City aim to host the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game is over," said City player Gonzalez.
Key Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We face a top team currently they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors pose: "We know their style, their intensity and combative they are. They run so much and turn each match challenging."
Regarding today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "Kicking off with a three points this week would be amazing. There are three vital challenges ahead of the FIFA window and hopefully we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and later we will see the upcoming fixtures."
