Kickoff is planned for half past four GMT while City get ready to entertain the Cherries in Manchester.
"I'm hopeful we can be pleased at the end of the game finishes," commented City midfielder Gonzalez.
Key Comments from Nico Gonzalez
Speaking about the weight of the match: "It's really important. We're up against a top team currently they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be happy at the end."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth offer: "We understand their approach, their intensity and aggressive they are. They work tirelessly so much and ensure every fixture very difficult."
On today being the first of three home games in a row: "Kicking off with a win now would be fantastic. We have three really important tests prior to the FIFA window and I'm confident we secure the full nine points. Let's focus on this game and next week we will look at the following games."
