Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as the Citizens prepare to welcome the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game finishes," commented City player Gonzalez.
Important Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the match: "It's a vital game. We're up against a quality opponent currently they are second. Hopefully we can be pleased at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth present: "We know their style, their intensity and combative they are. They run so much and turn each match very difficult."
Speaking about today as the initial of three home games consecutively: "Beginning with a victory this week would be fantastic. We have three crucial challenges before the break for internationals and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on now and later we will look at the following games."
