Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 GMT while City aim to host the Cherries in Manchester.
"Hopefully we can be happy when the game finishes," commented Manchester City midfielder Gonzalez.
Important Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the match: "It's a vital game. We face a top team currently they are second. I hope we can be satisfied at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors pose: "We know how they play, their intensity and aggressive they are. They run extensively and turn each match so hard."
Speaking about today as the first of a trio of home fixtures in a row: "Beginning with a win in this round would be brilliant. There are three crucial tests before the international break and I hope we achieve the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on now and later we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
