The match is planned for half past four GMT as Manchester City aim to entertain the Cherries in Manchester.
"I hope we can be happy at the end of the game is over," stated City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "It's really important. We are playing a top team and now they are in second place. I hope we can be happy after the final whistle."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth present: "We understand how they play, how intense and physical they are. They run extensively and turn each match very difficult."
On today being the first of three home games consecutively: "Beginning with a win in this round would be brilliant. We have three crucial challenges ahead of the international break and I hope we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and later we will look at the following games."
