Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as the Citizens get ready to entertain the Cherries in Manchester.
"I hope we can be happy when the game finishes," said City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are in second place. Hopefully we can be satisfied when it's over."
On the challenge Bournemouth offer: "We're aware how they play, their intensity and combative they are. They work tirelessly a lot and ensure every fixture so hard."
Regarding today as the first of three matches at home in a row: "Kicking off with a victory now would be amazing. There are three crucial challenges before the international break and I hope we achieve the full nine points. Our attention is on now and next week we will consider the upcoming fixtures."
