Kickoff is set for 4:30 PM GMT while City get ready to host the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased when the game finishes," stated City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "It's really important. We're up against a quality opponent currently they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be satisfied at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty the visitors present: "We know how they play, their high energy and physical they are. They run extensively and turn each match very difficult."
Regarding today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Kicking off with a victory now would be brilliant. There are three really important challenges prior to the international break and hopefully we get the three wins. Let's focus on now and later we will look at the following games."
