Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while City aim to entertain the Cherries on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game concludes," commented City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
On the importance of the game: "It's a vital game. We face a top team and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be pleased when it's over."
On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We're aware how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They cover ground a lot and turn each match so hard."
Speaking about today as the initial of three home games consecutively: "Beginning with a win now would be amazing. We have three vital tests prior to the break for internationals and I hope we achieve the full nine points. Let's focus on today and afterwards we will look at the following games."
