The match is set for 16:30 GMT as Manchester City prepare to entertain the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I hope we can be happy when the game finishes," stated City player Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the game: "It's a vital game. We face a top team and now they are second. Hopefully we can be satisfied after the final whistle."
On the challenge Bournemouth offer: "We know how they play, their intensity and physical they are. They cover ground a lot and make every game very difficult."
Speaking about today as the first of three home games in a row: "To start with a three points in this round would be fantastic. There are three really important matches prior to the FIFA window and I'm confident we get the three wins. Our attention is on now and next week we will look at the following games."
