Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT as City aim to welcome the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy when the game concludes," said City player Gonzalez.
Important Comments from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the match: "It's really important. We're up against a top team currently they are in second place. Hopefully we can be happy when it's over."
Regarding the threat the visitors present: "We're aware their style, their intensity and aggressive they are. They cover ground so much and make every game so hard."
Regarding today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a three points now would be fantastic. There are three vital matches ahead of the break for internationals and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on now and next week we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
