Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT as City get ready to welcome the Cherries on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be pleased when the game finishes," stated City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "It's a vital game. We face a top team and now they are second. I hope we can be happy when it's over."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth offer: "We're aware their approach, their intensity and combative they are. They cover ground a lot and turn each match very difficult."
Speaking about today as the first of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Beginning with a victory in this round would be fantastic. We have three crucial matches before the international break and hopefully we secure the hat-trick of victories. Our attention is on now and afterwards we will see the upcoming fixtures."
