Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT as City aim to entertain the Cherries on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game concludes," said Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the game: "This is crucial. We face a quality opponent currently they are runner-up. I hope we can be pleased at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We understand their approach, their intensity and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly a lot and make every game challenging."
Regarding today as the first of three home games back-to-back: "Kicking off with a win this week would be fantastic. We have three crucial tests before the international break and I hope we secure the full nine points. Our attention is on this game and afterwards we will see the following games."
