Kickoff is planned for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City aim to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied when the game concludes," said Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Notable Remarks from the City Star
Regarding the significance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We face a top team currently they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be happy after the final whistle."
On the challenge Bournemouth present: "We're aware how they play, their high energy and combative they are. They work tirelessly so much and ensure every fixture very difficult."
Regarding today as the first of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a victory this week would be fantastic. We have three really important challenges before the FIFA window and I hope we achieve the three wins. We must concentrate on today and next week we will see the upcoming fixtures."
