Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens aim to host the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game finishes," commented City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the match: "This is crucial. We face a quality opponent and now they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We understand their style, how intense and physical they are. They work tirelessly a lot and turn each match very difficult."
On today being the first of three home games in a row: "Kicking off with a victory this week would be fantastic. We have three crucial challenges before the international break and I'm confident we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and later we will consider the upcoming fixtures."
