Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT while the Citizens prepare to host the Cherries in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be happy at the end of the game finishes," commented City player Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the match: "This is crucial. We're up against a strong side and now they are in second place. I hope we can be satisfied at the end."
On the challenge the visitors pose: "We understand their approach, their high energy and aggressive they are. They run extensively and make every game very difficult."
On today being the initial of three home games consecutively: "Kicking off with a win in this round would be fantastic. There are three vital tests before the FIFA window and I'm confident we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on this game and next week we will consider the next matches."
