Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City prepare to welcome the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be pleased at the end of the game finishes," commented City player Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the match: "It's a vital game. We face a quality opponent and now they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be pleased at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth offer: "We understand their style, their high energy and aggressive they are. They cover ground extensively and make every game so hard."
Regarding today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a three points in this round would be fantastic. There are three crucial matches before the FIFA window and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on now and later we will consider the upcoming fixtures."