The match is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT as City aim to entertain Bournemouth on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game finishes," said Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Remarks from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We face a quality opponent currently they are second. Hopefully we can be happy after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth present: "We're aware their approach, how intense and physical they are. They run so much and turn each match so hard."
On today being the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "Kicking off with a three points this week would be fantastic. We have three really important tests prior to the FIFA window and I hope we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on today and later we will look at the next matches."
