Kickoff is set for half past four GMT while City aim to entertain the Cherries on their home turf.
"I hope we can be happy when the game finishes," said Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We face a strong side currently they are second. I'm optimistic we can be happy at the end."
On the challenge the visitors offer: "We know how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly extensively and turn each match so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of three matches at home back-to-back: "To start with a win now would be amazing. There are three crucial challenges ahead of the FIFA window and I'm confident we achieve the three wins. Our attention is on now and later we will consider the following games."
