Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT while the Citizens prepare to entertain the Cherries in Manchester.
"I hope we can be satisfied at the end of the game finishes," said City player Gonzalez.
Notable Remarks from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the game: "It's a vital game. We're up against a top team and now they are second. I hope we can be satisfied at the end."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth pose: "We understand their approach, their intensity and combative they are. They work tirelessly so much and turn each match challenging."
On today being the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "To start with a win now would be brilliant. We have three vital tests ahead of the break for internationals and hopefully we secure the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and later we will consider the next matches."
