Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT while the Citizens get ready to host the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game concludes," stated City player Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the match: "It's really important. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are runner-up. I hope we can be pleased when it's over."
On the challenge Bournemouth pose: "We know how they play, how intense and aggressive they are. They run a lot and ensure every fixture so hard."
Speaking about today as the initial of three matches at home back-to-back: "Beginning with a victory in this round would be brilliant. There are three vital challenges prior to the international break and hopefully we secure the full nine points. We must concentrate on this game and afterwards we will consider the upcoming fixtures."
