Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT as City aim to host the Cherries on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be satisfied at the end of the game concludes," said City player Gonzalez.
Notable Remarks from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the game: "It's really important. We are playing a quality opponent currently they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We know how they play, how intense and combative they are. They work tirelessly a lot and turn each match very difficult."
Speaking about today as the first of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win this week would be fantastic. There are three vital matches prior to the break for internationals and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and afterwards we will look at the next matches."
