Kickoff is scheduled for half past four GMT as City aim to entertain Bournemouth on their home turf.
"Hopefully we can be happy at the end of the game is over," commented Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We are playing a strong side currently they are second. Hopefully we can be satisfied when it's over."
Regarding the threat Bournemouth present: "We know their approach, their intensity and combative they are. They run so much and turn each match so hard."
Speaking about today as the initial of three home games consecutively: "To start with a victory now would be amazing. We have three vital matches prior to the international break and hopefully we get the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on now and next week we will look at the next matches."
