Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as Manchester City prepare to entertain the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be happy when the game finishes," commented City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the game: "It's really important. We face a top team currently they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be satisfied when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth offer: "We're aware their style, their intensity and combative they are. They run a lot and turn each match very difficult."
Regarding today as the opening of three matches at home back-to-back: "Beginning with a three points this week would be brilliant. We have three really important challenges ahead of the international break and hopefully we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and next week we will look at the next matches."
