Kickoff is set for half past four GMT while the Citizens aim to welcome the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be happy at the end of the game concludes," said Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the match: "This is crucial. We are playing a strong side currently they are runner-up. I hope we can be happy when it's over."
Regarding the threat the visitors pose: "We understand their style, how intense and combative they are. They cover ground a lot and ensure every fixture so hard."
On today being the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Beginning with a win this week would be brilliant. We have three crucial matches before the FIFA window and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and later we will consider the upcoming fixtures."
