The match is planned for half past four GMT while Manchester City get ready to welcome the Cherries on their home turf.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game is over," said City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "It's really important. We face a top team and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be happy after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We know their approach, their high energy and aggressive they are. They run extensively and make every game challenging."
On today being the initial of three home games back-to-back: "Beginning with a win now would be brilliant. There are three really important matches ahead of the break for internationals and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on this game and later we will look at the following games."
