Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM GMT as Manchester City prepare to host the Cherries in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be pleased at the end of the game is over," commented City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the match: "It's a vital game. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be happy after the final whistle."
On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We know their style, their intensity and combative they are. They work tirelessly a lot and make every game very difficult."
Regarding today as the first of three matches at home in a row: "To start with a victory this week would be brilliant. There are three crucial challenges before the FIFA window and I'm confident we get the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on now and later we will look at the following games."
