The match is set for 16:30 GMT while the Citizens aim to welcome the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied when the game finishes," said Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the game: "It's a vital game. We face a top team and now they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be pleased at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We know their style, their intensity and physical they are. They cover ground so much and turn each match very difficult."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home in a row: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be fantastic. We have three really important tests before the international break and hopefully we achieve the full nine points. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will look at the following games."
