Kickoff is planned for 4:30 PM GMT while City aim to entertain the Cherries in Manchester.
"I hope we can be pleased when the game concludes," said City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Quotes from Nico Gonzalez
On the importance of the game: "It's really important. We're up against a top team currently they are runner-up. Hopefully we can be happy at the end."
Regarding the threat the visitors pose: "We're aware how they play, how intense and combative they are. They cover ground extensively and turn each match challenging."
Regarding today as the first of three home games consecutively: "To start with a three points in this round would be amazing. There are three vital tests before the break for internationals and I hope we secure the hat-trick of victories. Let's focus on today and later we will look at the following games."
