Kickoff is set for 16:30 GMT while Manchester City get ready to entertain the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game finishes," commented City player Gonzalez.
Key Comments from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the match: "It's a vital game. We are playing a quality opponent and now they are runner-up. I hope we can be satisfied at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors offer: "We're aware how they play, their intensity and physical they are. They run a lot and make every game so hard."
Regarding today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a victory this week would be fantastic. We have three vital matches before the international break and hopefully we secure the full nine points. Let's focus on this game and afterwards we will see the following games."
